SOLUTION: When a number is increased by 1/2 of itself, and the sum obtained is doubled, the result is the same as when the number is increased by 16. Find the number
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Question 705439: When a number is increased by 1/2 of itself, and the sum obtained is doubled, the result is the same as when the number is increased by 16. Find the number
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When a number is increased by 1/2 of itself, and the sum obtained is doubled, the result is the same as when the number is increased by 16.
2(1.5n) = n + 16
3n - n = 16
2n = 16
n = 8 is the number
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