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Two-thirds of a number increased by one-third is equal to seventeen.

Find the number.

A. 26
B. 11 5/9
C. 25
D. 11 1/9

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Answer:

25

Explanation:

User Raphael Cunha
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2/3 x + 1/3 = 17

Subtract 1/3

2/3x = 16 2/3

Divide by 2/3

x = 25
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