Form equation from the following statement:
Three-fourths of a number $x$ gives $15$ .

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Forming equation:
Three-fourths of a number $x = \frac{3}{4} o f x = \frac{3}{4} \times x = \frac{3 x}{4}$
Also, three-fourths of a number $x$ gives $15$ .
$\Rightarrow \frac{3 x}{4} = 15$
Thus, $\frac{3 x}{4} = 15$ is the required equation.

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Form equation from the following statement:Three-fourths of a number x gives 15.

Forming equation:Three-fourths of a number x=34ofx=34×x=3x4Also, three-fourths of a number x gives 15.⇒3x4=15Thus, 3x4=15 is the required equation.

Form equation from the following statement:
Three-fourths of a number $x$ gives $15$ .

Forming equation:
Three-fourths of a number $x = \frac{3}{4} o f x = \frac{3}{4} \times x = \frac{3 x}{4}$
Also, three-fourths of a number $x$ gives $15$ .
$\Rightarrow \frac{3 x}{4} = 15$
Thus, $\frac{3 x}{4} = 15$ is the required equation.