SOLUTION: one fifth of a number is 12. find the number
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Question 216246: one fifth of a number is 12. find the number
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
one fifth of a number is 12. find the number
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Let the number be "x":
Equation:
(1/5)x = 12
Multiply both sides by 4 to get:
x = 60
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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