If 3/4 of a number is 12, the number is
a. 9
b. 16
c. 18
d. 32

Solution:

To solve the above word problem we will follow the fraction rules. The given problem says 3/4 of a number is 12. Let the number be x. Hence 3/4 of x = 12

3/4 × x = 12

Now according to the given condition,

x = 12 × 4/3 = 16.

Therefore, if 3/4 of a number is 12, the number is 16. ⇒3/4 (16) = 12

✦ Try This: If 4/3 of a number is 12, the number is_____

The given problem can be resolved using fractions. By assuming the required number as x we can easily find 4/3 of x = 12 and get the desired answer.

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NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 2 Solved Ex 2

If 3/4 of a number is 12, the number is, a. 9, b. 16, c. 18, d. 32

Summary:

If 3/4 of a number is 12, the number is 16

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