Question

A number was added to 8.8. This result was then multiplied by 5 and that total was the divided by 0.5. If the quotient was 199, what was that number.

Answer 1

11.10

Explanation:

Let x be the unknown number

[(x + 8.8) x 5 ] / 0.5 = 199

To find x,

first multiply both sides of the equation by 0.5

[(x + 8.8) x 5 ] = 99.5

Then divide both sides by 5

x + 8.8 = 19.9

Subtract 8.8 from both sides

x = 11.1