Question

5 less than three-fourth of a number is 16, find the number.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

According to question,

5 less than 3/4 of x = 16

3x/4 - 5 = 16

3x/4 = 16+5

3x/4 = 21

x = 21×4/3

x = 7×4 = 28

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Answer 2

Answer:

the number is 28

Step-by-step explanation:

given that:

5 less than three-fourth of a number is 16.

so let the number to be found by us is 'x'

5 less than three-fourth of 'x'  is 16.

three-fourth of 'x' is  (3/4)(x)

5 less than three-fourth of 'x'    =    (3/4)(x) - 5

it is equal to 16

so ;  (3/4)(x) - 5 = 16

3x - (5)(4) = (16)(4)

3x - 20 = 64

3x = 64 + 20

3x = 84

x = (84)/(3)

x= 28

the number is 28