The fifth part of a number when increased by 5 equals 4 part decreased by 5 find the number - Maths - Data Handling

Question

The fifth part of a number when increased by 5 equals 4 part
decreased by 5 find the number

Priyanka Sahu · Accepted Answer

Solution:

Let the number be x
           Then, we have:⇒x5+5=x4-5⇒x5-x4=-5-5⇒-x20=-10⇒x=200∴The required number is 200

The fifth part of a number when increased by 5 equals 4 part decreased by 5. find the number