Question

If you divide a number by 8, the answer is
20. What is the number?

Answer 1

The answer is 160

Explanation:

Let the unknown number be x.

x/8=20

x and 8 are linked by a division so if 8 crossed the equality sign it becomes multiplication. So we'll have

x=20*8

x=160

Therefore x is equal to 160.

LET'S CHECK IF IT'S CORRECT

160/8=20

Answer 2

160

Explanation:

160 divided 8 =20