Question

A number is as much greater than 35 as is less than 53. Find the number.

Answer 1

Let the number = x

According to the condition

x - 35 = 53 - x

⇒ x + x = 53 + 35

⇒ 2x = 88

⇒ x = `88/2 = 44`

∴ Number = 44