Question

one-fifth of a number is 9. find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number be x

1/5 of x= 9

x/5= 9

x =5*9

x=45

Answer 2

Given:

one-fifth of a number is 9.

To Find :

The original number

Solution :

Let the number is x

One fifth = 1/5

According to the given question -

$\dfrac{1}{5} x = 9$

$\dfrac{x}{5} = 9$

$x = 5 \times 9 = 45$

The Number is 45

Check - 45 x 1/5 = 45/5 = 9.

Hence, The original number is 45.