SOLUTION: 1/3 of a number exceeds 1/4 by 400.find the number

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Numbers -> SOLUTION: 1/3 of a number exceeds 1/4 by 400.find the number      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 451921: 1/3 of a number exceeds 1/4 by 400.find the number
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%281%2F3%29n+-+400+=+1%2F4
==> n%2F3+-+1%2F4+=+400
==> %284n+-+3%29%2F12+=+400
==> 4n - 3 = 4800
==> 4n = 4803
==> n = 4803/4