Question

One-fourth of a number exceeds one-fifth of
its succeeding number by 5. Find the num-
ber.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the 2 numbers be 1/4x and 1/5x

Step-by-step explanation:

according to question

1/4x = 1/5x + 5

by cross multiplying

5x = 4x + 5

x = 5