Number puzzle

I mean the number. If I reduce it by 0.5, then add 1/3, reduce the sum by 2/5, and increase the difference by 1/6, I get 0.3.

Final Answer:

x =  0.7

Step-by-step explanation:


x-0.5+1/3-2/5+1/6= 0.3

30x = 21


x = 21/30 = 0.7

x = 7/10 = 0.7

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