Question

One-fourth of a number gives you 5.
a) Write an equation for the above statement.
b) also find the value of the number

Answer 1

a)

$\frac{1}{4} \times x = 5$

b)

$\frac{1}{4} \times x = 5 \\ \\ x = \frac{5 \times 4}{1} \\ \\ x = 20...$