SOLUTION: Find a fraction equivalent to 1/2 such that the product of the numerator and the denominator is 72.

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Question 34438This question is from textbook Modern Mathematics for Elementary Educators
: Find a fraction equivalent to 1/2 such that the product of the numerator and the denominator is 72.This question is from textbook Modern Mathematics for Elementary Educators

Answer by mukhopadhyay(490) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/(72-x) = 1/2
=> 2x = 72-x
=> 3x = 72
=> x = 24