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Wilson has a number in mind. If he takes away one-third of the number from it the

result is 10. Find the number.

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hi

if he takes 1/3 , then remains 2/3

then 2/3 X = 10

X = 10 / 2/3

X = 10 * 3/2

X = 30/2

X = 15

let's check :

1/3 of 15 = 15/3 = 5

15 -5 = 10

all macth, so answer is correct

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