Question

If four -fifth of a number is 4 less than 60,then the number is ​

Answer 1

let no. be x

then 4/5th of no. =4 less than 60

4/5x=60-4

4/5x=56

x=56×5/4

x=70

therefore required number is 70

Answer 2

Answer:

The required number is 70.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be a. Then, According to the Question,

4a/5 = 60-4 = 56

a = 56*5/4 = 280/4 = 70

Thus, the required number is 70.