find the number

Question

If the quotient of a number and 8 is added to 1/4, the result is 9/8. find the answer?

Answer 1

Let the number = x

x/8 + ¼ = 9/8
x/8 + 2/8 = 9/8

x/8=9/8-2/8
x/8 = 7/8
x = 7