Question

If 70

is subtracted from two third of a number, the result is the sum of 45
and one-fourth of that number. The number is?

Answer 1

276

Explanation:

let x = the number

(2/3)x - 70 = 45 + (1/4)x

2/3x - 1/4x = 45 + 70

8/12x - 3/12x = 115

5/12x = 115

x = 115(12/5) = 276

Double check the answer:

(2/3()276) - 70 = 45 + (1/4)(276)

114 = 114 answer is correct!