Question

Six more than one-fourth of a number is two-fifth of the number. find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

The required number is 40.

Step-by-step explanation:

$6 + x \frac{1}{4} = x \frac{2}{5}$

$\frac{1}{4} x - \frac{2}{5} x = - 6$

$\frac{5x - 8x}{2 0} = - 6$

$\frac{ - 3x}{20} = - 6$

$- 3x = - 120$

$x = 40$