Question

One-fourth of a number is 6 more than 8. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x

From the question, we have

6+

4

1

x=

5

2

x

⇒6+

4

x

=

5

2x

L.C.M. od 4 and 5 is 20

⇒120+5x=8x

⇒3x=120

⇒x=40