Question

One fifth of a number is 5 less than that number

Answer 1

that no. is 25/4
done by leting the no. x then following the ques. accordingly

Answer 2

Answer:

$x=\frac{25}{4}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : One fifth of a number is 5 less than that number

To Find : Number

Solution:

Let the number be x

One fifth of a number =$\frac{1}{5}x$

Now we are given that One fifth of a number is 5 less than that number

So, $x-\frac{1}{5}x=5$

$\frac{5x-x}{5}=5$

$\frac{4x}{5}=5$

$4x=25$

$x=\frac{25}{4}$

$x=\frac{25}{4}$

Hence the number is $x=\frac{25}{4}$