Question

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4. A number when added to its half gives 72. Find the number,
5. A number added to its two-thirds is equal to 55. Find the number.
Tind the numbe​

Answer 1

Answer:

4.ANSWER:The number is 48

Answer 2

Answer:

48,33

Explanation:

1. let the number be x

according to condition

x+x/2= 72

2x/2+x/2=72

3x/2= 72

3x= 72*2

   = 144

x= 144/3

  = 48

2. let the number be x

according to condition

x+2x/3 = 55

(3x+2x)/3=55

5x/3=55

5x= 55*3

  = 165

x= 165/5

   = 33