Question

A number divided by 40 has a quotient of 6 with a remainder of 16.Ffind the number

Answer 1

(40*6)+16=X
240+16=X
256=X
The number is 256.

Answer 2

In order to figure out your number you need to set up an equation with a variable. In this case it would look like this

$(40*6)+16=x$

Solve for x.

$(40*6)+16=x$
$(240)+16=x$
$256=x$

Your answer should be 256.