Question

One eighth of a number increased by 20 is 32

Answer 1

12/8 = 1.5 You have to figure out what number is x + 20 = 32. X equals 12. Then you have to find an 1/8 of 12, which can be set up 1 over 8 x 12 over one. Then you get 12/8 = 1.5

Answer 2

1/8x-20=32
1/8x=32+20
1/8x=52
X=52*8