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algebra

The sum of a number and its half is 24. What is the number?

A

12

B

16

C

18

D

8

Correct Answer: B

Choice Bhoice D is the correct answer.

  1. Equation: x+0.5x=24x + 0.5x = 24
  2. Combine: 1.5x=241.5x = 24
  3. Divide by 1.5: x=16x = 16

Choice Bhoice D is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Bhoice A is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Bhoice C is incorrect because calculation error.