One fifth of a number incresed by five is equal to 4 less than one fourth of that number.find the number.
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the required number = x
the given statement in mathematical form
1/5 x + 5 = 1/4 x - 4
⇒ 1/5 x - 1/4 x = -4 -5
⇒ (4x - 5x) /20 = -9
⇒ -x = -180
⇒ the value of required number = 180
the required number = x
the given statement in mathematical form
1/5 x + 5 = 1/4 x - 4
⇒ 1/5 x - 1/4 x = -4 -5
⇒ (4x - 5x) /20 = -9
⇒ -x = -180
⇒ the value of required number = 180
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