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  • 17-05-2017
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6 more than one fourth of a number is two fifths of the number . Find the number

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  • 17-05-2017
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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