Question

6 more than 1/4 of a number is 2/5 of the number. Find the number.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

6+1/4x = 2/5x

6 = 2/5x - 1/4x

6 = (8-5)x/20

6 = 3x/20

(6*20)/3 = x

x = 40

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no be x

6+1/4x = 2/5x

6=(2/5)x-(1/4)x

6=(8x-5x)/20

6=3x/20

120=3x

X=40