One fourth of a number decreased by 7 gives 5. Find the number.

Given:

One-fourth of a number decreased by 7 gives 5.

To find:

We have to find the number.

Solution:

Let the required number = p

$\frac{1}{4} p\ -\ 7\ =\ 5$

$\frac{1}{4} p\ =\ 5\ +\ 7$

$\frac{1}{4} p\ =\ 12$

$p\ =\ 12\ \times \ 4$

$\mathbf{p\ =\ 48}$

So, the required number is 48.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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