Answer:
<h3>The number is 500</h3>Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number be x
The quotient of a number divided by five is written as
the number decreased by 400 is written as
x - 400
Equate the two expressions
We have
Multiply through by 5
That's
x = 5x - 2000
x - 5x = - 2000
- 4x = - 2000
Divide both sides by - 4
x = 500
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