Question

10 less than half a number is 27

Answer 1

the number is "X"
27+10 equals half "X"
that 37 this is half of "X"
37×2=74! "X"=74

Answer 2

Answer: The required number is 74.

Step-by-step explanation: Given that 10 less than half a number is 27.

We are to find the number.

Let x represents the given number.

Then, according to the given information, we have

`(1)/(2)x-10=27\\\\\\\Rightarrow (1)/(2)x=27+10\\\\\\\Rightarrow (1)/(2)x=37\\\\\\\Rightarrow x=37*2\\\\\\\Rightarrow x=74.`

Thus, the required number is 74.