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Two-thirds of a number is nineteen.
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Two-thirds of a number is nineteen.

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Answer:

The number is 28.5

Explanation:

Let the number be x

Two - third of the number is 19 means


(2)/(3) \ of \ x = 19

Solve for x


(2)/(3) * x = 19\\\\2 * x = 19 * 3\\\\x = (19 * 3)/(2) = 28.5

User Dejakob
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Answer:

28.5

Explanation:

X*2/3=19, X=19/(2/3)=57/2=28.5

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