SOLUTION: some number increased by 2/3 of itself equals 40 what is the number

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Question 1008113: some number increased by 2/3 of itself equals 40 what is the number
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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Call the number x. Then we have
x + (2/3)x = 40
Remember that one x equals (3/3)x...so
(5/3)x = 40
Now multiply by 3/5 and get
x = (3/5)(40) = 24