If the sum of one-third and one-half of a number exceeds two-third of a number by 5, the number is Choose the correct answer
A) 30
B) 32
C) 36
D) 40
E) 50
Explanation:   Let the number be x. Then,   x/3 + x/2 = 2x/3 + 5   = 5x/6 - 2x/3 = 5   = x/6 = 5   = x = 30   30nswer: Option 30
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If the sum of one-third and one-half of a number exceeds two-third of a number by 5, the number is