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If 3/5 of a number is 42,what is the twice number

User Ifredom
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Answer:

2x=140

Explanation:

Let the number be x

3/5x=42

X=42×5÷3

X=210÷3

X=70

Multiplying both sides by 2, we get:

2x=140

User Bozzle
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Answer:

140

Explanation:

Let the number be represented by x. You are given ...

(3/5)x = 42

Multiplying by 10/3 gives ...

(10/3)(3/5)x = (10/3)(42)

2x = 140 . . . . the value of twice the number

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