Question

A number is n,is multiplied by-5/8,the product is -0.4 ,what is the value of ,n?

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Answer 1

n=0.64

Explanation:

Use the inverse opperation.

You have to divide 0.4 by 5/8. Since 5/8 is equal to 0.625, you divide 0.4 by 0.625, which equals 0.64.

To check over, you put 0.64 into the equation. 0.64x0.625=0.4