Question

If 5 times a certain number is 40, and 9 times the same number is 72, how would you find 59 times that number? A)400 + 72 B)40 + 72 C)40 × 72 D)400 + 720 pls tell answer urgently.​

Answer 1

A) 400 + 72

Explanation:

Let the certain number be denoted by x.

⇒ 5x = 40 [Equation 1]

⇒ 9x = 72 [Equation 2]

Multiply Equation 1 by 10 :

⇒ 10(5x) = 40(10)

⇒ 50x = 400 [Equation 3]

Finding the sum of Equation 2 and Equation 3 :

⇒ 50x + 9x = 400 + 72

⇒ 59x = 400 + 72

Hence, 59 times a certain number is represented by : 400 + 72