Pip was thinking of a number. Pip doubles it and gets the answer of 50.8. What was the original number?

Avarabyeu asked Nov 2, 2023

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Answer:

25.4

Explanation:

If double of the number 'x' is 50.8, (2x=50.8)

Then the original number must be half of that value, (x=50.8/2)

50.8/2 = 25.4

Orta answered Nov 8, 2023

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