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Dividing 3/5 into what number gives you 20

User Alex Yong
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Answer:

12

Explanation:

Set up equation like this with x being the number

X / (3/5) = 20

X * (5/3) = 20

so multiply both sides by 3/5 so

X = 20 (3/5)

therefore,

X = 12

we can check to make sure this is right by plugging it back in:

12 / (3/5) = 20 so it is true

User Spi
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If you’re asking what number divided by 3/5 equals 20, then the answer is 12.
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