A number when multiplied by 5 exceeds itself by 64, the number is

a)14 b)16

c)8 d)18

Answer:

Let us assume that the number be x.

Then the equation we get:

5x = x + 64

5x - x = 64

4x = 64

x = 64/4 = 16.

Ans: (c) = 16.