SOLUTION: A number added to one thirds itself results in a sum of 40. What is the number?
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Question 908620: A number added to one thirds itself results in a sum of 40. What is the number?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n + n/3 = 40
3n + n = 120
4n = 120
n = 30
and...checking
30 + 30/3 = 40
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