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The sum of one‐half, one‐third and one‐fourth of a number exceeds the number by 12. The number is:‐ 1. 1442. 1543. 904. 174 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 144 Let the number be x The sum of one‐half, one‐third, and one‐fourth of that number = x/2 + x/3 + x/4 Given that it exceeds that number by 12 ⇒ x/2 + x/3 + x/4 - x = 12 ⇒ (6x + 4x + 3x - 12x)/12 = 12 ⇒ x/12 = 12 ⇒ x = 144 ∴ The number is 144 |
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