what is 20 less than 1/3 of the number 72

Bobby is thinking of a number 20 less than 1/3 of the number 72. what is the number bobby is thinking of/
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First of all do 1/3 of 72 - do 72 / 3 which is 24 then 20 less than this number is 4.

 

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