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One-third of a number added to one-fifth gives 32. Find the number.[3 MARKS]
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Let the number be x.
One-thirdof the number ⇒13x
One-fifth of the number ⇒15x
Given: 13x+15x=32
⇒5x+3x15=32
⇒8x15=32
⇒x=32×158=60
∴ The required number = 60
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Steps: 2 Marks
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Let the number be x.
One-thirdof the number ⇒13x
One-fifth of the number ⇒15x
Given: 13x+15x=32
⇒5x+3x15=32
⇒8x15=32
⇒x=32×158=60
∴ The required number = 60
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