Question

thrice a number one decrease by one fourth of a number gives 11 find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x

According to question

3x - x/4 = 11

12x - x = 44

11x = 44

x = 4

Number is 4

Thrice of 4 is 12 and when decreased by its one-fourth i.e 1 gives 11

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Number is 15

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

Thrice a number = 3x

One decrease = 3x - 1

One fourth of the number = 3x - 1 / 4

Gives the number / Equals to = 11

3x - 1 / 4 = 11

3x - 1 = 11 x 4

3x = 44 + 1

3x = 45

x = 45 ÷ 3

Hence ;

x = 15

PROOF :

3x - 1 / 4 = 11

3 ( 15 ) - 1/ 4 = 11

45 - 1 / 4

44 ÷ 4

11

HENCE PROVED