Question

A number is multiplied by 6, and the result is 48.6.​

Answer 1

8.1

Explanation:

Let the unknown number be n. Translating this statement into symbols, we get:

6n = 48.6

Solving for n by dividing both sides by 6, we get n = 8.1

The number is 8.1

Answer 2

8.1

Explanation:

We denote the number as x.

6 * x = 48.6

We can divide both sides by 6 to get,

x = 8.1