Question

if you substract 1/8 from a number and multiply the result bby 1/4 you et 1/6. what is the number

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

According to question,

(X-1/8) * 1/4 = 1/6

= 8x - 1 /8 * 1/4 = 1/6

= 8x - 1/ 32 = 1/6

= 8x - 1 = 32/6 = 16/3

= 8x = 16/3 + 1 = 19/3

= x = 19/3 * 1/8

= x = 19/24 (Ans)

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