What is 1/3 of 50000?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to find one-third of 50,000. This involves performing a basic division calculation to determine what a third of that amount is.
Answer
16,666.67
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 16,666.67
Steps to Solve
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Write the division equation
To find one-third of 50,000, divide 50,000 by 3. $$\frac{50000}{3}$$
- Perform the division
Calculate the division by hand or using a calculator. $$50000 \div 3 = 16666.67$$
The final answer is 16,666.67
More Information
Dividing 50,000 by 3 gives a repeating decimal, so it is commonly rounded to two decimal places.
Tips
A common mistake is to incorrectly round the result or make an error in the division step. Use a calculator to ensure accuracy.
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