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1 September, 17:58

Two thirds of a number is 3 1/2 more than 3/8 of the number find the number

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  1. 1 September, 19:45
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    Let the number be x.

    (2/3) x = 3 1/2 + (3/8) x

    (2/3) x - (3/8) x = 3 1/2

    (8*2 - 3*3) / (8*3) x = 7/2

    (16 - 9) / 24 x = 7/2

    (7/24) x = 7/2

    7x/24 = 7/2 Divide both sides by 7

    x/24 = 1/2

    x = 24*1/2

    x = 12

    The number is 12.
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