Question

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

Answer 1

let no.=x

ACQ

x×1/6-4=1

x-24/6=1

x=6+24

x=30

Answer 2

the number is 30.

step by step solution:-

let the no. be x.

1/6 of x = x/6

now,

x/6 - 4 = 1. ( according to question)

or,. x/6 = 5

or,. x = 6 × 5

= 30