Question

if one fourth of number is 39 less than the original number find the number​

Answer 1

Let the original number = x

According to question :

1/4 x = x - 39

x = 4(x - 39)

x = 4x - 156

4x - x = 156

3x = 156

x = 156/3 = 52

The original number = x = 52.

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