one fifth of number is 4 less than one fourth of number preceding it. find the original number.
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Heya...
Here is your answer ----
Let the number be x.
ATQ :---
=> 1/5x + 5 = 1/4x - 4
=> x/5 + 5 = x/4 - 4
=> (x + 25)/5 = (x + 16)/4
=> 5 (x+ 16) = 4 (x + 25)
=> 5x + 80 = 4x + 100
=> 5x - 4x = 100 - 80
=> x = 20
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aryanm468:
Sorry mate but I think u should cross check the conditions for x=20
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