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Two-third of a number is 32 less than three-fifth of the number. Find the number

A

360

B

`-480`

C

`-360`

D

480

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The correct Answer is:
b
Let the number be x
`(2x)/(3) = (3x)/(5) - 32`
`(2x)/(3) - (3x)/(5) = -32`
`(10 x - 9x)/(15) = -32`
`x = -480`
Hence, the correct option is (b)
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