Answer:
35
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number = y ;
5 more than the number = y + 5
20 less than that number = y - 20
Ratio = 8:3;
Solution:
Ratio of the number:
[tex]\frac{y + 5}{ y -20}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{8}{3}[/tex]
Now cross multiply and solve for y;
3(y+5) = 8(y-20)
3y + 15 = 8y - 160
3y - 8y = -160 - 15
-5y = -175
y = 35
