If the sum of one-half, one-third and one-fourth of a number exceeds the number itself by 4, what could be the number ?	Answers:
A) 24
B) 36
C) 72
D) None of these
E) Cannot be determined
Answer   Let the number be N   ∴ (1/2 + 1/3 + 1/4)N = {(6 +4 +3) x N } / 12   = 13N / 12   According to the question,   13N/12 - N = 4   ∴ N = 48   Option: None of these
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If the sum of one-half, one-third and one-fourth of a number exceeds the number itself by 4, what could be the number ?