Let's denote the number as \( x \).
The problem states that five times the number subtracted from 200 gives 125. This can be written as the equation:
\[ 200 - 5x = 125 \]
To find \( x \), follow these steps:
1. Subtract 125 from both sides of the equation:
\[ 200 - 5x - 125 = 125 - 125 \]
\[ 75 - 5x = 0 \]
2. Add 5x to both sides to isolate the variable term on one side:
\[ 75 = 5x \]
3. Divide both sides by 5 to solve for \( x \):
\[ x = \frac{75}{5} \]
\[ x = 15 \]
So, the number is 15.
