SOLUTION: 1/5 of a certain distance is 2.6km. What is the total distance?

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Question 1141102: 1/5 of a certain distance is 2.6km. What is the total distance?
Answer by math_helper(2461)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

D = the distance we wish to find

(1/5)*D = 2.6km

Multiply both sides by 5:

D = 5*2.6km = ________ km

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