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Question
One fourth of a number added to one- sixth of itself is 15. Find the number.
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Solution
Let the required number = x
The `"x"/4 + "x"/6 = 15`
`= ("3x" + "2x")/12 = 15`
`=> "5x"/12 = 15`
`=> "x" = (15 xx 12)/5`
⇒ x = 36
∴ Required number = 36
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