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What is the number if 5/7 of it is 15

What is the number if 5/7 of it is 15
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What is the number if 5/7 of it is 15

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Answer: 21

Explanation:

Let the number be
x , then ;


(5)/(7) of
x =
15

that is :


(5x)/(7)=15


5x = 15(7)


5x = 105

divide through by 5


x = 21

Therefore : the number is 21

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