Question

one fourth of a number plus 3 gives 4.the number is

Answer 1

Let the no. be x 
so,  
               x / 4 + 3 = 4
              (x + 12) / 4  = 4
               x + 12 = 16
               x = 16 - 12 
               x = 4

Answer 2

1/4 of a number +3=4
1/4 X =4-3
X =1*4
X= 4