SOLUTION: Two thirds of what number is equal to 18 plus 60% of 40? (A) 27 (B) 33 (C) 36 (D) 63

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Question 881703: Two thirds of what number is equal to 18 plus 60% of 40?
(A) 27
(B) 33
(C) 36
(D) 63
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2/3x=40*0.6+18
2/3x=42
x=42/(2/3)
x=42*3/2
x=63