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30 August, 21:41

twenty-five percent of a number is equal to 8 less than one-third of the same number. What is the number?

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  1. 30 August, 22:09
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    The number you're looking for is 96.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Our number will be x.

    0.25 (x) = 1/3x - 8

    First, subtract 1/3 from both sides. You end up with - 0.83333x = - 8

    Then, divide both sides by - 0.83333. You end up with 96.
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