Question

Three-fourths of a number increased by one-half is equal to fourteen. Find the number.

10 3/8
18
10 1/8
19 1/3

Answer 1

the answer is 18 :) :)

Answer 2

Three-fourths of a number increased by one-half

= 3/4 x + 1/2

So three-fourths of a number increased by one-half is equal to fourteen:

3/4 x + 1/2 = 14

Multiply both sides by 4

3x + 2 = 56

Subtract 2 from both sides

3x = 54

Divide both sides by 3

x = 18

Answer: The number is 18