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After reading 7/9 of a book , 40 pages are left .How many pages are there in the book

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Answer:

180 pages

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User Jfpoilpret
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Answer: 180 pages

Explanation:

Let the equation be

x - 7/9x = 40

9x - 7x = 360

x = 360 / 2 = 180

The book has total 180 pages

Means he has read (180 - 40) = 140 pages

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