Question

Two third of a number is 20 less than the original number find the original number

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

2/3 x = x -20

20 =x -2/3x

1/3 x =20

60 = x.

Hence, the number is 60

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original number is a .

a × 2/3 = a - 20

2a/3 = a - 20

2a = 3a - 60

60 = 3a - 2a

a = 60

So , the original number is 60 .