Question

Two-third of a number which is greater than one-fourth of a number.Find the number

Answer 1

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

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

2x-x = 9, or

x = 9.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Correct Question:

• Two-third of a number which is greater than one-fourth of a number is 10. Find the number

Answer :

• The number is 24

Given :

• Two third of a number which is greater than one fourth of a number is 10

To find :

• Number

Solution :

• Let the number be x

Given that,

• Two third of a number which is greater than one fourth of a number is 10 then,

》1/4 x + 10 = 2/3 x

》2x/3 = x/4 + 10/1

》2x/3 = x+40/4

》2x × 4 = 3x(x + 40)

》8x = 3x + 120

》8x - 3x = 120

》5x = 120

》x = 120/5

》x = 24

Hence , The number is 24