Question

If the quotient of a number and 15 is added to 1/5 the result is 17/15.find the number

Answer 1

Hello,

Let's assume x the number
$\dfrac{x}{15} + \dfrac{1}{5} = \dfrac{17}{15} \\ \dfrac{x}{15} + \dfrac{3}{15} = \dfrac{17}{15} \\ x+3=17\\ x=17-3\\ x=14$