When a number is increased by 26, the result is tripled. Then the result is increased by 72. If the final result is 1/2 of the number, what is the value of this number?

-60.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the unknown number be x.

Number is increased by 26 = x+26

Then result is tripled = 3(x+26)

Then the result is increased by 72 = 3(x+26)+72

Final result is of the number =

Isolate variable terms.

Multiply both sides by 2.

Divide both sides by 5.

Therefore, the required number is -60.

answer:   35 % is the probability of a late departure or an early arrival.

step-by-step explanation:

let l represents the late departure and e represents the early departure.

then, according to the question,

p(l) = 12 %,   p(e) = 27 % and = 4 %

and, we have to find out,

but, we know that,

which is the required equation that will use to find the probability of a late departure or an early departure.

therefore,   the probability of a late departure or an early arrival =   35 %