Question

A no multiplied 6 exceeds itself by 40 the number is

Answer 1

Let us assume that the number as n., Then

6 x n = n + 40

6n - n = 40

5n = 40

n = 40/5 = 18.

Since the number is 8, when multiplied by 6 it is equal to 8 x 6 = 48, wchich is 40 more than the original no.

Ans: 8.