Question

A number increased by 1/3 to 16. What is the number

Answer 1

Given:

A number increased by 1/3 to 16.

Required:

Find the number.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

According to the question

`x+(1)/(3)=16`

Subtract 1/3 on both sides.

`\begin{gathered} x+(1)/(3)-(1)/(3)=16-(1)/(3) \\ x=(48-1)/(3) \\ x=(47)/(3) \end{gathered}`

Final answer:

The number will be

`(47)/(3)`