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The product of two number is 14 one of them is 2 and 1/3 what the other number

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Answer:

The other number is 6.

Explanation:

1. First, convert 2 and 1/3 to an improper fraction: 2 1/3 = 7/3

2. Let's call the other number x.

3. Set up the equation: x * 7/3 = 14

4. Multiply both sides by the reciprocal of 7/3 to solve for x:

x = 14 * 3/7

x = 42/7

x = 6

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