Question

The sum of one-half, one-third and one-fourth of a number exceeds the number by 12. The number is

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Answer:

144

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be y

As per the question

(1/2)y + (1/3)y + (1/4)y = y + 12

(6/12)y + (4/12)y + (3/12)y = y +12

(13/12)y - y = 12

(1/12)y = 12

y = 12*12 = 144

The number is 144