Question

one fifth of a number exceeds it's one ninth by 16 find the number ​

Answer 1

Given :

(1/5)th of a number exceeds its (1/9)th by 16

To find :

The value of number

Solution :

• Let the number be x

• By the information given in the problem,(1/5)th of a number exceeds its (1/9)th by 16

      (1/5)x = (1/9)x +16

      (1/5)x - (1/9)x = 16

      (4/45)x = 16

      x = 45(4)

      x = 180

The value of the number is 180