Question

8 less than one fourth a number is 1, find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x

From the question, we have

6+  

4

1

​  

x=  

5

2

​  

x

⇒6+  

4

x

​  

=  

5

2x

​  

 

L.C.M. od 4 and 5 is 20

⇒120+5x=8x

⇒3x=120

⇒x=40

Therefore, the number is 40.