Question

9. A number when divided by 6 is diminished by 40. Find the number
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Answer 1

48 is the answer......

Answer 2

Let the required number be x.

A/C,

The number divided by 6 is equivalent to 40 subtracted from the number.

i.e. x/6 = x -40

=) x - x/6 = 40

=) (6x - x) /6 = 40

=) 5x/6 = 40

=) 5x = (40 * 6)

=) 5x = 240

=) x = 240/5

=) x = 48

Hence, the number required is 48