SOLUTION: If 1/3 of a number is less than 24, then the number must be a) less than 8 b) less than 48 c) more than 72 d) less than 72 e) more than 24 I believe the answer to be less

Question 327196: If 1/3 of a number is less than 24, then the number must be
a) less than 8
b) less than 48
c) more than 72
d) less than 72
e) more than 24
I believe the answer to be less than 72, but I am not sure why because a) and b) seem to fit. Can you show me how d) is not the right answer.
Thank you
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Showing that d) is not the right answer is not possible.

Multiply both sides by 3:

John

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