Question

if 5 is added to a number and the sum is divided by 8 the quotient is 9 and there is no reminder find the number

Answer 1

Let the no. Be a

According to question
(5 + a) / 8 = 9 + 0
=> 5 + a = 72
=> a = 67

Required number = 67

Answer 2

The number is 67.

• Let the number be x.

• Now when 5 is added to to number and he sum is divided by 8 the quotient obtained is 6 and the remainder is 0.

Dividend = divisor × quotient + remainder

• Substituting in the given formula,

x+5 = 8 × 9 + 0

x+5 = 72

x = 67

• The number is 67.