Question

A number divided by 3 less then itself gives a quotient of 8/5. Find the number

Answer 1

We Can Let "A Number" Be M.
M Divided By 3 Less Than Itself Gives Quotient Of 8/5.
M/(M-3) = 8/5. Lets Solve.

$\frac{M}{(M - 3)} = \frac{8}{5}$
So, What Number Can Have 3 Subtracted From It To Get Five, But Also Be Equal To Eight?
Eight Of Course!!!
So, We Know That The Number Equals 8.