Let the number be x.
According to the problem,
3/4x - 2/5x = 26
Multiplying both sides by 20 (the lowest common multiple of 4 and 5), we get:
15x - 8x = 520
7x = 520
x = 74
Therefore, the number is 74.
If 2/5 of a number is removed from 3/4 of the same number the result is 26 find the number
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since when does 520/7 = 74?
I apologize for the mistake.
Dividing 520 by 7 gives:
520 ÷ 7 = 74 2/7
Therefore, the correct answer is:
x = 74 2/7
or approximately:
x ≈ 74.29
Dividing 520 by 7 gives:
520 ÷ 7 = 74 2/7
Therefore, the correct answer is:
x = 74 2/7
or approximately:
x ≈ 74.29