Question

One-third of a number w is 16.

Answer 1

w = 48

Explanation:

`(1)/(3)` w = 16 ( multiply both sides by 3 to clear the fraction )

w = 3 × 16 = 48

Answer 2

One-third of a number w is 16. The equation for this statement is:

`(w)/(3)=16.`

We find the value of w multiplying both sides of the equation by 3:

`\begin{gathered} 3\cdot(w)/(3)=3\cdot16, \\ w=48. \end{gathered}`

Answer

The number is w = 48.