If one-third of a number added to itself gives 10,then find the number.
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If one-third of a number added to itself gives 10,then find the number.
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1/3rd of a number = x/3
If one-third of a number added to itself gives 10.
x/3 + x = 10
(x+3x)/3 = 10
4x/3 = 10
4x = 30
x = 30/4
x = 7.5
Therefore,the number is 7.5
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The answer is 15/2. hope this helps....