Question

what number is that of which the third part excedsthe fifth part by 4​

Answer 1

Answer:

Number is 30

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

Third part = x/3

Fifth part = x/5

As per the question

$\frac{x}{3} + 4 = \frac{x}{5} \\ \frac{x + 12}{3} = \frac{x}{5} \\ 5x + 60 = 3x \\ 2x = 60 \\ x = 30$

Answer 2

Answer:

what number is that of which the third part excedsthe fifth part by 4