Question 976358: Which of the following is not 1/3 of an integer?
F. -7
G. -1/3
H. 1
J. 1/3
K. 1/2
Please give a detailed and simple explanation!! Thanks
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Which of the following is not 1/3 of an integer?
F. -7
G. -1/3
H. 1
J. 1/3
K. 1/2
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For each of A,B,C..., check the answer to (1/3)x = value.
Example::
(1/3)x = -7
x = -21, which IS an integer
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Check::
(1/3)x = -1/3
x = -1, which IS an integer
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Check::
(1/3)x = 1/2
x = 3/2, which is NOT an integer
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Ans: 1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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