Question

Thrice a number when decreased by one - fourth of a number gives 11 . Find the number.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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.

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

Thrice a number=3x

when it is decreased by 1/4

=3x-(1/4)x=11

=3x-x/4=11

12x-x=11×4

11x=44

x=44/11

x=4

Therefore,the number is 4.

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