Question

find the number whose fifth part increased by 5 is equal to its fourth part diminished by 5.

Answer 1

let the number be ' x '


according to question ,

1 / 5 (x ) + 5 = 1 / 4 (x ) - 5


x / 5 - x / 4 = - 10


- x = - 200


x = 200


hence, the required number is 200.