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Multiplying a number by 4/5 then dividing by 2/5 is the number same as multiplying by what number ?

User Cvdr
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Answer:

2

Explanation:

When we multiply a number by
(4)/(5) and then we divide by
(2)/(5) we get


\displaystyle ((4)/(5))/((2)/(5)) =(4)/(5)*(5)/(2)=2

So, both operations are equivalent to multiply by 2

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