SOLUTION: Find 2 consecutive whole numbers such that 1/4 of the first number is one more than 1/5 of the second number. (hint: let n represent the 1st number. Then n+1 represents next consec

Question 373260: Find 2 consecutive whole numbers such that 1/4 of the first number is one more than 1/5 of the second number. (hint: let n represent the 1st number. Then n+1 represents next consecutive whole number).
Please answer, I desperately need your help. I don't understand.
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n/4 > (n+1)/5 + 1
5n>4(n+1)+20 multiply each side by 20.
5n>4n+4+20
n>24
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any 2 conecutive integers greater than 24 and 25 are correct.
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Ed
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