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56. SAT/ACT One third of a number is three more than one fourth the same number. What is the number? A 3 D 42 B 12 E 48 C 36
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56. SAT/ACT One third of a number is three more

than one fourth the same number. What is
the number?
A 3
D 42
B 12
E 48
C 36

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1/3x -3=1/4x
1/3x-1/4x = 3 (multiply by 12 to get rid of fraction)
4x-3x=36
X=36
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