Question

Rhind Rhind Papyrus Problem 27

A quantity ,and its ⅕ added together becomes 21. What is the quantity
which means : x + x ⅕ = 21

Answer 1

answer a i just did it

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:x=35/2 or 17.5

Explanation:

x + .2x = 21

1.2x = 21

1.2x/1.2 = 21/1.2

x = 17.5