Question 83

The sum of one- half, one-third and one-fourth of a number exceeds the number by 12. The number is:

Solution

Let the number be x.
Now, ((x/4) + (x/3) + (x/2)) - x = 12
13x/12 - x = 12
x = 144
Therefore, the correct option is option A.

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