A number when added to its half gives 72.Find the number

Let the number be y.

half of that number = y/2

y + y/2 = 72

3y/2 = 72

or y = 72 x 2/3 = 48

So the required number is 48

Verifying: 48,  half of 48 = 48/2 = 24; 48 + 24 = 72..So the answer is correct and verified

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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