Question

One-fourth of a number added to$5$ gives $9$. Find the number.

Answer 1

Let the number be $x$

According to the question is:-

$$\begin{gathered} 1/4x+5=9 \\ \Rightarrow x+20/4=9 \\ \Rightarrow x+20=36 \\ \Rightarrow x=36-20 \\ \Rightarrow x=16 \end{gathered}$$

Hence, the value of $x$ is $16$