Question

60 is 5 times as great as k

Answer 1

The value of k is 12.

Explanation:

We are given the following information in the question:

60 is 5 times as great as k, where k is a number.

This statement can be written in the form of equation as:

`60 = 5* k`

We can find the value of k as:

`60 = 5* k\\\\\Rightarrow k = \displaystyle(60)/(5)\\\\\Rightarrow k = 12`

Hence, the value of k is 12.