Question

If one fourth of a number is decreased by 4, the difference will be 8 . Find the number .

Answer 1

let the no. be x
then,
1/4x-4=8
1/4x=12
12*4= x
48=x Ans.

Answer 2

Answer:

The required number is 48.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : If one fourth of a number is decreased by 4, the difference will be 8.

To find : The number ?

Solution :

Let the number be 'x'.

If one fourth of a number is decreased by 4 i.e. $\frac{1}{4}x-4$

If one fourth of a number is decreased by 4, the difference will be 8

i.e.  $\frac{1}{4}x-4=8$

Solve by adding 4 both side,

$\frac{1}{4}x-4+4=8+4$

$\frac{1}{4}x=12$

Multiply both side by 4,

$\frac{4}{4}x=12\times 4$

$x=48$

Therefore, the required number is 48.