Question

A number when added to its
half gives 72. Find the number.


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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let no. be x

so now:

x+x/2=72

(2x+x)/2=72

2x+x=72×2

3x=144

x=144/3

x=48

hence to recheck

= 48+48/2

= 48+24

= 72