Question

a number divided by 8 gives 4. find the number

Answer 1

Define x:

Let the number be x

Form equation:

A number divided by 8 gives 4

⇒x ÷ 8 = 4

Solve x:

x ÷ 8 = 4

x = 4 x 8

x = 32

Answer: The number is 32

Answer 2

$\text{Let the number be}$$x$


$\text{According to question,}$$\: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \large{\frac{ x }{8} = 4}$


⇒ $\frac{x}{8} = 4$


⇒ $x = 4 \times 8$


⇒ $x = 32$


$\textbf{Thus, the required number is 32.}$