Solve problem 33 of the Rhind mathematical papyrus: The sum of a certain quantity together with its two-third, its half, and its one-seventh becomes 37. What is the quantity? Come up with the answer in the style of the Egyptians, and express the answer in unit fractions. A. 1697 B. 1656 697 776 C. 16 56 97 697 776 D. 18 56 697 776 A B ✓ C D
Solve problem 33 of the Rhind mathematical papyrus: The sum of a certain quantity together with its two-third, its half, and its one-seventh becomes 37. What is the quantity? Come up with the answer in the style of the Egyptians, and express the answer in unit fractions. A. 1697 B. 1656 697 776 C. 16 56 97 697 776 D. 18 56 697 776 A B ✓ C D
Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1
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Chapter1: Introduction To Algebra
Section1.7: A Problem Solving Plan
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