Question

the,double, of a number is greater ,by ,48 ,than ,its,half. find ,the ,number

Answer 1

Let the no. be x

According to the question :

2x = 1 / 2 × x + 48

2x = x / 2 + 48

2x = x + 96 / 2

Cross multiplication

2x × 2 = x + 96

4x = x + 96

4x - x = 96

3x = 96

x = 96 / 3

x = 32

So the no. is 32

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Answer 2

let the no. be x
then according to question
2x=1/2x + 48
2x-1/2x=48
3x/2=48
3x= 48×2
3x=96
x= 96/3
x= 32