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One-fifth of a number is 5 less than that number.

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प्रश्न

One-fifth of a number is 5 less than that number.

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उत्तर

Let the number be x.

Then, `1/5`th of the number = `x/5`

Now, `x/5` is 5 less than x

So, the equation formed is `x/5 = x - 5`.

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अध्याय 4: Simple Equations - Exercise [पृष्ठ ११२]

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एनसीईआरटी एक्झांप्लर Mathematics Exemplar Class 7
अध्याय 4 Simple Equations
Exercise | Q 58. | पृष्ठ ११२

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