Question

One eighth of a number ,increased by 20, is 32.Find the number

Answer 1

X - the number

$\frac{1}{8} x +20=32 \\ \frac{1}{8}x=32-20 \\ \frac{1}{8}x=12 \\ x=12 \times 8 \\ x=96$

The number is 96.