Question

If 1/4 of a number is 10,what is thenumber?​

Answer 1

40

Explanation:

`Let\ the\ number\ be\ x\\Hence,\\From\ the\ information\ we\ may\ frame\ the\ following\ equation\ :\\(x)/(4)=10\\x=4*10\\x=40\\Hence,\ the\ number\ is\ 40 .`

Answer 2

40

Explanation:

10 x 4 = 40

so if it was 1/2 instead of 1/4 than it would be 20