sandhyaprajod84
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  • 21-05-2022
  • Mathematics
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The difference between a number and three fourths of itself is 15. Find the number. ​

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mahlet67misrak
mahlet67misrak mahlet67misrak
  • 21-05-2022

Answer:

60

Step-by-step explanation:

lets say the number is X so:

X-3/4X=15

then multiple both sides by 4 then you will get

4X-3X=60

SO:X=60

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profarouk profarouk
  • 21-05-2022

Answer:

60

Step-by-step explanation:

let x be the number that we are trying to figure out.

the statement “The difference between a number and three fourths of itself is 15”  means  x + (3/4)x = 15

then

(1/4)x = 15

Then

x = 4 × 15

Then

x = 60

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