SOLUTION: 1 2/3 of what number is 13

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Question 188364: 1 2/3 of what number is 13
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 2/3 of what number is 13
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Let the number be "x".
Equation:
[1 2/3]x = 13
(5/3)x = 13
x = (3/2)13
x = 39/2
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Stan H.