SOLUTION: 33 1/3 of what numbers is 57?

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Question 1076906: 33 1/3 of what numbers is 57?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let n be your number. Then 33-1/3%n=57, or n/3=57. So n=57*3, or 171. ☺☺☺☺