3 years ago

Two thirds of a number is 16 what is the number?

Mathematics

2 answers:

oee [108]3 years ago

8 0

Answer:

x=24

Step-by-step explanation:

We can set up an equation:

2/3 * x = 16

Multiplying both sides by the reciprocal of 2/3 to isolate the variable, we get

3/2 * 2/3 * x = 16* 3/2

1*x=24

x=24

yawa3891 [41]3 years ago

4 0

The answer to the question is 24.

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