Question

One-fourth of a number is greater than one-fifth of the number succeeding it by 1. find the number.

Answer 1

let the no. be x
so ATQ
x/4 + 1 = (x+1)/5
=> (x +4) /4 = (x+1)/5
=> 5(x+4) = 4(x+1)
=> 5x + 20 = 4x + 4
=> x = -16