Numerical Ability - Simplification & Approximation
If 1/3 of 96 = ? × 4, find the value of ?.
If 1/3 of 96 = ? × 4, find the value of ?.
medium Q15 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Compute the third
1/3 of 96 = (1/3) × 96 = 32.Step 2: Set up the equation
32 = ? × 4.Step 3: Solve for ?
? = 32 ÷ 4 = 8.Final Answer:
8 → Option A.Quick Check:
8 × 4 = 32, equals 1/3 of 96 ✅Explanation for Beginners:
Divide the number by 3 to get one third, then divide that result by the multiplier to find the unknown. Reading '1/3 of 96' as (1/3)×96 avoids mistakes.
Quick Trick: Compute the 'of' (fraction × number) first, then divide by the RHS multiplier.
Common Mistakes:
- Treating '1/3 of 96' as 96 ÷ 3 ÷ ? incorrectly or swapping division order.
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