Which number do you reach if you start at 1000 and count 5 steps back in 4's?

Starting at 1000 and counting 5 steps back in increments of 4 means you subtract 4 a total of 5 times. So, the calculation is: 1000 - (5 * 4) = 1000 - 20 = 980. Therefore, you reach the number 980.