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Three​-fourths of a number is one​-eighth. Find the number.

User Alxandr
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Answer:

1/6

Explanation:

Let x = number.

3/4 x = 1/8

Multiply both sides by 8.

8 × 3/4 x = 8 × 1/8

6x = 1

x = 1/6

Answer: 1/6

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