Question

Solve the following : 0.25 (4x – 5) = 0.75x + 8

• A. -29
• B. 37
• C. -37
• D. 39

Answer 1

The correct option is B 37

$0.25(4x-5)=0.75x+8$

$\Rightarrow 4\times 0.25(4x-5)=4\times (0.75x+8)$

$\Rightarrow 4x-5=3x+32$

$\Rightarrow x=37$