Practice Test Discussion

Q)

A number whose one-fourth part is increased by 5 is equal to the third part diminished by 5 is


  • Explanation

    let the number 'x'

    According to the question

    = 14x+5=13x-5= x4+5=x-3×53=x4+5=x-153  [multiply both sides by 12]= 12×x4+12×5=12×x-153=3x+60=4(x-15)=3x+60=4x-60=x=120

    Hence, Option D is correct.

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