SOLUTION: If 1/3 of a number is less than 24, then the number must be a) less than 8 b) less than 48 c) more than 72 d) less than 72 e) more than 24 I believe the answer to be less

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Question 327196: If 1/3 of a number is less than 24, then the number must be
a) less than 8
b) less than 48
c) more than 72
d) less than 72
e) more than 24
I believe the answer to be less than 72, but I am not sure why because a) and b) seem to fit. Can you show me how d) is not the right answer.
Thank you

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Showing that d) is not the right answer is not possible.



Multiply both sides by 3:



John