Question

A number being increased by 1/8 of itself become 45. Find the number

Answer 1

let no be x

x+1/8×x=45

9x/8=45

X=45×8/9

X=40

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Answer 2

let the number be x
then,x+x/8=45
8x+x/8=45
9x/8=45
9x=360
x=40
therefore the number is 40