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  • 29-06-2016
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five more than one-fourth of a number is two-thirds of that number. find the number. a. 15 b. 12 c. 13 d. 14

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  • 30-06-2016
Let the number be x, then 5 + 1/4 x = 2/3 x
2/3 x - 1/4 x = 5
5/12 x = 5
5x = 5(12)
x = 12
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