A number exceeds its four-sevenths by 18. Find the number.

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S Pangborn asked Jul 2, 2023

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A number exceeds its four-sevenths by 18. Find the number.

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Answer:

Explanation:

let the number be x

4/7 of x

(4/7) × x

4x/7

As stated in the question:

x=4x/7+18

=x-4x/7=18

=(7x-4x)/7=18

=3x/7=18

3x= 18×17

3x= 126

x=126/3

x=42

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