SOLUTION: triple a number divided by 5 is at least 38

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Question 585624: triple a number divided by 5 is at least 38
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"triple a number divided by 5 is at least 38" translates to 3n%2F5+%3E=+38, now let's solve for n

3n%2F5+%3E=+38

3n+%3E=+38%2A5

3n+%3E=+190

n+%3E=+190%2F3


So the solution is n+%3E=+190%2F3 which in decimal form is approximately n+%3E=+63.333

So the number is at least 63.333
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