Question

half of a number exceeds one fourth of it by
9

Answer 1

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here is ur answer...

Half of a number exceeds one fourth of it by 9?

Answer.

Let the no be x

Given x/2-x/4=9

2x-x=9×4

X=36

Therefore the no is 36

Hope it helps you

Answer 2

Let the number be x

Now, according to question :

$=>\frac{x}{2} = \frac{x}{4} + 9\\\\=> x = \frac{x}{2} + 18\\\\ =>x - \frac{x}{2} = 18\\\\ =>\frac{x}{2} = 18\\\\ =>x = 36$

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