Question

What number is that of which the third part exceds the fifth part by 20​

Answer 1

Answer:

150

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the problem ,

Let the number = x

Third part of the number = x / 3

Given relation between these to terms are ,

x / 3 - x / 5 = 20

Find the L.C.M of 3 and 5 = 3 * 5 = 15.

5x - 3x / 15 = 20

2x / 15 = 20

2x = 20×15

2x = 300

x = 150