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Find a number such that 1/4 of the number is 50 less than 2/3 of the number.

Solution

solve for

a n u mb er s u c h t ha t 1/4 o f t h e n u mb er i s 50 l ess t han 2/3 o f t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : 120

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

\frac{1}{4} x = \frac{2}{3} x - 50

Solve for

x, \frac{1}{4} x = \frac{2}{3} x - 50 : x = 120

The number : 120

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