Question

Two third of a number is greater than one third of the number by 3 . Find the numbers

Answer 1

Let the number be x.

(2x/3) = (x/3)+3, or

(2x/3) = (x/3)+(9/3), or

2x-x = 9, or

x = 9.

Check: (2/3) of 9 is 6 which is (1/3)*9+3 = 6. Correct.

The number is 9.