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when a number is added to 1/5 of itself the result is 24. the equatation that models this problem is n + 1/5 n equals 24. what is the value n
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when a number is added to 1/5 of itself the result is 24. the equatation that models this problem is n + 1/5 n equals 24. what is the value n

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It is N = 20 sure of it
User Bill Campbell
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If you convert it to decimals you get 1.2n= 24.
Divide both sides by 1.2.

The answer is n=20.
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