Question

Find a number such that its two-third is equal to 5/4

Answer 1

x = 15/8.

Explanation:

Create an equation, let the number be x:

2/3 * x = 5/4

Now we multiply both sides by 3/2

3/2 * 2/3 x = 5/4 * 3/2

x = 15/8.