Question

The sum of half of a number and 49 is 2 whole 1/4 0f the number. Find the number. *

3 points

a) 28

c) 24

b) 26


choose the correct answer from the given choices​

Answer 1

28

Explanation:

let the missing number be x

x÷2+49=2¼x

49=9/4x-x/2

lcm=4

9x-2x/4

49=7x/4

49×4=7x

196=7x

divide both sides by 7

196/7=x

therefore 28=x