SOLUTION: Three-fourths of a certain number is 15 more than one-fourth of the number.what is the number?

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Question 1050857: Three-fourths of a certain number is 15 more than one-fourth of the number.what is the number?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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(3/4))n = (1/4)n + 15
3n = n + 60
2n = 60
n = 30
and...
(3/4))n - (1/4)n = 15
(1/2)n = 15
(1/2)30 = 15 CHECKS!