one third of a number is five more than one fourth of it. find the number
Answer
60.
Steps
(1/3)×x-(1/4)×x=5
(1/3-1/4)×X =5
(4x-3x)/12=5
X=12×5=60
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one third of a number is five more than one fourth of it. find the number
60.
(1/3)×x-(1/4)×x=5
(1/3-1/4)×X =5
(4x-3x)/12=5
X=12×5=60