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If 1/4 of X is 16 what is 3/4 of X justify your answer in more than one way

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1/4 of x = 16

Multiply by 3 through:
(1/4 x 3) of x = (16 x 3)
3/4 of x = 48


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1/4 of x = 16

Find x
x = 16 x 4
x = 64

Now find 3/4 of x, so you find 3/4 of 64
3/4 of 64 = 3/4 x 64
3/4 of 64 = 48

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