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Three-sevenths of a number is 21. Find the number

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21 • 7 = 147
147 / 3 = 49
Answer = 49
User Honza Brabec
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Answer:

The number is 49.

Explanation:

Let the number be x

According to given condition:

3/7 x = 21

To find x, multiply both sides by 7/3

x = 21*7/3

x = 147/3

x = 49

I hope it will help you!

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