Question

If1/2
is subtracted from a number and the difference is multipled by 4, the result is 5. Find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the no. be x

A/Q x-1/2×4=5

= x-1/2=5/4

= x=5/4-1/2

=7/4

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let the required number be x.

Atq,

$\: \: \: \: \: \: \: (x - \frac{1}{2} ) \times 4 = 5 \\ = > (x - \frac{1}{2} ) = \frac{5}{4} \\ = > x = \frac{5}{4} + \frac{1}{2} \\ = > x = \frac{5 + 2}{4} \\ = > x = \frac{7}{4}$

Hence, the required number =$\frac{7}{4}$