Question

the difference between a number and one-fourth of itself is 24,find the number ​

Answer 1

Answer:

x=32

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number = x

According to the condition  

X – (1/4)x = 24

⇒ (4x – x)/x = 24 ⇒ 3x/4 = 24

⇒ x = 24 × 4/3 ⇒ 3x/4 = 24

⇒ x = 24 × 4/3 ⇒ x = 8 × 4

⇒ x = 32

Answer 2

Answer:

32

Step-by-step explanation:

1-1/4=3/4

$\frac{24}{ \frac{3}{4} } = 32$