Question

What is the solution to the equation 1 over 5 multiplied by n equals 3? n = 8 n = 15 n = 25 n = 125

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Answer 1

Note that:

• Given equation: 1/5 x n = 3

Simplify the LHS, then use cross multiplication to solve for n.

• 1/5 x n = 3
• => n/5 = 3
• => n = 3 x 5
• => n = 15

Answer 2

n = 15

Explanation:

`(1)/(5)n=3`

Multiply both sides by 5:

`\implies n = 3 * 5 = 15`