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If there are n big monks, there are (72-n) little monks. The equation is as follows:

2n+0.5(72-n)=72

2n-0.5n=72-36

1.5n=36

N = 24 (a big monk)

72 -24 = 48 (a little monk)

Checking calculation: 24× 2+0.5× 48 = 48+24 = 72.

The calculation is correct.

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