Question

7. The Quotient

The quotient of a number divided by five is the same as the number decreased by 400.

Answer 1

20

Explanation:

they are asking you what divided by 100 is 5 and the answer is 20.

Answer 2

The number is 500

Explanation:

Let the number be x

The quotient of a number divided by five is written as

`(x)/(5)`

the number decreased by 400 is written as

x - 400

Equate the two expressions

We have

`(x)/(5) = x - 400`

Multiply through by 5

That's

x = 5x - 2000

x - 5x = - 2000

- 4x = - 2000

Divide both sides by - 4

x = 500

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