Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

48.

Let the number be a.

So, a/4 - 4 = 8

i.e., a-16 = 8×4

i.e., a = 32+16 = 48.

Answer 2

Answer:

48

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number = a

one fourth of a number is decreased by 4= a/4-4

difference =8

a/4-4=8

a/4=8 +4=12

a = 12 X 4

a = 48

required number a= 48