Question

if one fourth of a number is decreased by 4 , the difference will be 8. find the numer​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Let the number be = x

one fourth of the number= 1/4 × x = x/4

it is decreased by 4

= x/4 - 4

The difference = 8

x/4 - 4 = 8

x - 16 = 8

4

x- 16 = 8 × 4

x - 16 = 32

x = 32 + 16

x = 48

The number is 48