Question

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

Answer 1

Let the number be 'x'
By the problem, 
x/4+6=2x/5
(x+24)/4=2x/5
5x+120=8x
-3x=-120
x=-120/-3
x = 40.
Therefore the number is 40

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the number be 'x'

By the problem,  

x/4+6=2x/5

(x+24)/4=2x/5

5x+120=8x

-3x=-120

x=-120/-3

x = 40.

Therefore the number is 40