Question

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

Answer 1

The answer to the question is 24.

Answer 2

x=24

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