SOLUTION: One third of a number is greater than one tenth of it by 63. What is the number

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Question 1099444: One third of a number is greater than one tenth of it by 63. What is the number
Answer by ikleyn(52858)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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 = 63    =====>  Multiply both sides by 30 to get

10x - 3x = 63*30  ====>  7x = 63*30  ====>   = 9*30 = 270.

Answer. The number is 270.


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