Question

One fourth of a number added to one- sixth of itself is 15. Find the number.

Answer 1

Let the required number = x

The `"x"/4 + "x"/6 = 15`

`= ("3x" + "2x")/12 = 15`

`=> "5x"/12 = 15`

`=> "x" = (15 xx 12)/5`

⇒ x = 36

∴ Required number = 36