Amey B.

asked • 11/01/15

A number when 35 is subtracted from it reduces to its 80% what is four fifth of that no

A number when 35 is subtracted from it reduces to its 80% what is four fifth of that no
 
I know the answer but I don’t understood the question what is my confusion I will explain to you
A number let x
From x we subtracted 35 so it reduced 80% of it
So equation is
x-35=x*80/100
now 80% is reduced from x, so x-4x/5=x/5
x-35 =x/5
5x-175=x
X=175/4
 
That no is 175/4 *4/5 answer is wrong
Please explain me how I get wrong answer what did I wrong

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Namita S. answered • 11/01/15

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