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when a number is divided by 3, the result is 50 more than if the number had been divided by 4. what is the number?

 Dec 30, 2014

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We have

n/3 - 50  = n/4       multiply both sides by 12

4n - 600 = 3n          simplify

n = 600

And that's the number.....!!!

 

 Dec 30, 2014
 #1
avatar+128570 
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Best Answer

We have

n/3 - 50  = n/4       multiply both sides by 12

4n - 600 = 3n          simplify

n = 600

And that's the number.....!!!

 

CPhill Dec 30, 2014

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