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Two–third of a number is greater than one–third of the number by 3. Find the number.

Let the number be x.


The, two–third of this number and one–third of this number


According to the question,



⇒


⇒


⇒ x = 3 × 3


⇒ x = 9


Hence, the required number is 9.


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