Question

Write the equation that would model problem number 26 of the Rhind Papyrus:

Find a quantity such that when it is added to ¼ of itself the result is 15.

x + 4x = 15
x – 4x = 15
x + ¼x = 15
x – ¼x = 15

Answer 1

x + 1/4x = 15 <=== ur equation

Answer 2

the answer is x=12 or "b"