Question

If 2 is subtracted from a number and the result is multiplied by 1/4,it becomes 6. Find the number​

Answer 1

Solution:

Let a number be x.

2 is subtracted from the number = x-2

According to the problem given,

(x-2)×1/4 = 6

=> x-2 = 4 × 6

=> x-2 = 24

=> x = 24 + 2

=> x = 26

Therefore,

Required number (x) = 26

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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let that number be x then,

according to first condition,

(x-2) ×1/4 = 6

1/4 x -1/4×2=6

multiplying above equation by '4' on both sides ,we get,

x-2 = 24

therefore,

x=26

that no. is 26