The product of two numbers is 30. If one of the numbers is five over six, what is the other number?

HolloW asked Nov 11, 2023

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Answer:

The other number is 36

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the other number whose product with 5/6 gives 30 be x, then

(5/6)x = 30

Multiply both sides by 6/5

x = 30(6/5)

= 36

Shukri Adams answered Nov 15, 2023

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