If one fifth of a number exceeds its quarter by 100, the number is:

If one fifth of a number exceeds its quarter by 100, the number is:

Explanation

Let number=x

According to situation 1/5X- x/4=100

X/5-X/4=100

4X-5X/20=100

-X/20=100

-X=100*20

-X=2000

Multiply by -1 X=-2000