Question

If 5 is added to a number and the sum is divided by 8 , the quotient is 9 and there is no remainder ,Find the number

Answer 1

Let the number be x
5 is added to the number ⇒ x + 5
Sum is divided by 8 ⇒ $\frac{x+5}{8}$
The quotient is 9 ⇒  $\frac{x+5}{8} = 9$

⇒ x + 5 = 72
⇒ x = 67

the number is 67