Question

One-fifth of number is 9. Find the number

Answer 1

Given :

One-fifth of number is 9.

To find:

The required number.

Solution:

Let the number is x

One fifth = 1/5

One-fifth of a number = (1/5)x

According to the given question -

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

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

$= > x = 9 \times 5$

$= > x = 45$

Hence, the required number is 45