Solve.
-The sum of one-half a number, one-third of the number, and one-twelfth of the number is 44. Find the original number.
A)53
B)4
C)48
D)40

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The equation to represent the problem is (1/2)x + (1/3)x + (1/12)x = 44. Finding a common denominator, which is 12, and combining the fractions gives (6/12)x + (4/12)x + (1/12)x = 44, simplifying to (11/12)x = 44. Solving for x gives x = 44 * (12/11) = 48.

Solve. -The Sum of One-Half a Number, One-Third of the Number