Question

One fifth of a number when added to 20 it is equal to the number . Find the Number

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

The number is 25

Step-by-step explanation:

(As much as I have understood the question, I got this solution.)

Let the number be 'x'.

∴20 + 1x/5 = x

20 + x/5 = x

x - x/5 = 20

(5x-x)/5 = 20

4x/5 = 20

4x = 20×5

4x = 100

x = 100/4

x = 25

The number is 25.

Check:-

(1/5)×25 = 5

20+5 = 25

Hence Proved