SOLUTION: If a quotient of a number and 15 is added to 1/5, the results is 14/15. Find the number.

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Question 571841: If a quotient of a number and 15 is added to 1/5, the results is 14/15. Find the number.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If a quotient of a number and 15 is added to 1/5, the results is 14/15. Find the number.
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Let the number be "x":
Equation:
(x/15) + (1/5) = (14/15)
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Multiply thru by 15 to get:
x + 3 = 14
x = 11
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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