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  • 25-10-2021
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What number is 12 more than 1/3 of itself?

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Answer:

18

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

1/3 of itself is 1/3 x or x/3.

x = x/3 + 12

3x/3 - x/3 = 12

2x/3 = 12

3/2 * 2x/3 = 3/2 * 12

x = 18

Answer: 18

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