A number is such that when it is multiplied by 8 , it gives
another which is as much above from 270as the original
(itself) is below 270. The average of the original number and
the resultant number is
Answer Posted / priyo
Answer = 260
let x be the original number and y be the resultant number
then , from the given conditions
8x = y
and
270 - x = y - 270
=> 270 - x = 8x - 270
=> 9x = 540
=> x = 60
and y = 480
hence average of the two numbers = 260
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