Twelve less than four fifths of the number is more than 24

Answer 1

Let the number be x.

Four fifths of the number is (4/5)x.

Twelve less than four fifths of the number is (4/5)x - 12.

We know that this expression is more than 24:

(4/5)x - 12 > 24.

To solve for x, we can first add 12 to both sides:

(4/5)x > 36.

Next, we can multiply both sides by 5/4 to isolate x:

x > (36 * 5/4).

Simplifying the right side:

x > 45.

Therefore, any number greater than 45 satisfies the original statement "Twelve less than four fifths of the number is more than 24."