Unknown number 24

If we add 20, we get 50% of its triple. What is this unknown number?

Final Answer:

x =  40

Step-by-step explanation:


x+20 = 50/100 · 3x

x+20 = 50/100 · 3·x

50x = 2000


x = 2000/50 = 40

x = 40

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