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25 November, 18:13

6 more than one fourth of a number is two fifths of the number. Find the number

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  1. 25 November, 18:34
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    Number = x

    (x/4) + 6 = (2x/5)

    Multiply everything by 60

    15x + 360 = 24x

    Minus 15x on both sides

    9x = 360

    x = 40

    Check:

    (40/4) + 6 = 16

    40 (2/5) = 16

    So the number is 40
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