Question

Write the word sentence as an equation. Then solve the equation. A number multiplied by 2/3 is 3/20.

Answer 1

Equation = X*(2/3) = 3/20

Solve for X = 0.23

Explanation:

Let, the number be "X"

According to the question,

X*(2/3) = 3/20..........(i)

From equation (i), we can get,

X = (3/20)/(2/3)

or, X = 0.15/0.66

or, X = 0.23

Alternative way,

Let, the number be "X"

According to the question,

X*(2/3) = 3/20..........(i)

From equation (i), we can get,

X = (3/20)/(2/3)

or, X = (3/20)*(3/2)

or, X = 9/40

or, X = 0.23