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By what fraction would you multiply 8 1/2 so that the product is about 5

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17x/2 = 5

17x = 10

x = 10/17

so, you multiply 8 1/2 by 10/17, and you'll get 5
User Prava
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8.5 * x = 5

5 / 8.5

Approximately 10/17
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