If 1/7 of a certain number is 4; then 1/4 of the number is _____?
If 1/7 of a certain number is 4; then 1/4 of the number is _____?
Explanation
We know that 1/7 of x is 4:
(1/7)x = 4
To find x, multiply both sides by 7:
x = 4 × 7
x = 28
Now, find 1/4 of x:
(1/4)x = (1/4) × 28
= 7