Algebra practice question

Answer: 4

s + 4s = 20 gives 5s = 20, so s = 4.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 5

5 divides 20 by 4 instead of by 5.

If you answered 10

10 halves 20, ignoring the ratio.

If you answered 16

16 is the larger number.

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