Question

Find a number such that 2 by 3 of the number is 5 more than 3.

Answer 1

Let the number be x
As per question,
$\frac{2}{3}$ of x = 5 more than 3
$\Rightarrow \frac{2x}{3}=5+3$
$\Rightarrow \frac{2x}{3}=8$
$\Rightarrow 2x=24$
$\Rightarrow x=12$