Question

one sixth of a certain number decreased by 4 is equal to 1. find the number

Answer 1

Let the number be a

According to question

=> a/6 - 4 = 1

=> a/6 = 1+4

=> a/6 = 5

=> a = 5 * 6

=> a = 30

Required number = 30

Answer 2

Answer:

30

Step-by-step explanation:

Concept= Mathematical Aptitude

Given= Word Problem

To find= The desired number

Explanation=

We have been given that there is a number whose one sixth is taken and then it is decreased by four and the resulting value is equal to 1.

Here we need to find the the original number.

We suppose the number to any variable and then takes its one sixth and subtract 4 from it and put it equal to 1.

Let the number be x

one sixth of the number is 1/6 of x= 1/6*x= x/6.

Now from x/6 we subtract 4, x/6 - 4

Now it is equal to 1. So we have the equation as

x/6 - 4 =1

=>x/6= 1+4

=> x/6=5

=>x=6*5

=> x=30

So the number is 30.

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