SOLUTION: Three fifths of a number is -30, find the number.
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Question 566210: Three fifths of a number is -30, find the number.
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
unknown = x
(3/5) * x = -30
3x = -150
x = -50
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