Question

a number when added half gives 72 find the number​

Answer 1

AnswEr:-

Let the number be x.

The equation will be,

⇒ x + x/2 = 72

⇒ (2x + x)/2 = 72

⇒ 2x + x    = 72 × 2

⇒ 3x   = 144

⇒ x  = 144/3

⇒$=> \boxed{x = 48}$

Verification:-

⇒ 48 + 48/2  = 72

⇒ 48 + 24     = 72

⇒     72   = 72 .

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