25 decreased by one fifth of a number is 18 find the number

Mathematics · College · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Answered on Sat May 07 2022

Let the number be x

Then, according to question,

1/5x - 25 = 18

Now, Transposing - 25 to other side, we get

1/5x = 18 + 25

1/5x = 43

Cross-Multiplying, we get

x = 43 × 5

x = 215

Hence, the number is 215