Question

One fourth of a number decreased by 7 give s 5 find the number

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

Therefore, x/4 -7 =5

x/4 = 5+7= 12

Therefore, x= 48

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the required number be x.

According to the question,

1/4x - 7 = 5

→ 1/4x = 5 + 7 (Transposing - 7 to R.H.S.)

→ 1/4x = 12

→ 4 × 1/4x = 4 × 12 (Multiplying both sides by 4).

→ x = 48

Hence the required number is 48.