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10 less than half a number is 27

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the number is "X"
27+10 equals half "X"
that 37 this is half of "X"
37Ă—2=74! "X"=74
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Answer: The required number is 74.

Step-by-step explanation: Given that 10 less than half a number is 27.

We are to find the number.

Let x represents the given number.

Then, according to the given information, we have


(1)/(2)x-10=27\\\\\\\Rightarrow (1)/(2)x=27+10\\\\\\\Rightarrow (1)/(2)x=37\\\\\\\Rightarrow x=37*2\\\\\\\Rightarrow x=74.

Thus, the required number is 74.

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