Question

88 was divided by a particular number, then 7 was taken from the quotient. afterwards, this difference was multiplied by 4. giving a product of -60. find the particular number.

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Answer 1

The particular number would be -704

Explanation:

Take the particular number as x

• x ÷ 88 - 7 x 4 = (-60)
• x ÷ 88 - 7 = (-60) ÷ 4
• x ÷ 88 - 7 = (-15)
• x ÷ 88 = (-15) + 7
• x ÷ 88 = (-8)
• x = (-8) x 88
• x = (-704)