Question

One eight of a number is added to one and a half. The result is 4​

Answer 1

20

Explanation:

Let's represent the number as "x".

So, (1/8)x + 1.5 = 4

Subtracting 1.5 from both sides,

(1/8)x = 2.5

Dividing both sides by 1/8,

x = 20

So, the number is 20.