SOLUTION: form an equivalent division problem for 5 divided by 1/3 by multiplying both the dividend and divisor by 3 then find the quotient

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Question 537621: form an equivalent division problem for 5 divided by 1/3 by multiplying both the dividend and divisor by 3 then find the quotient

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
form an equivalent division problem for 5 divided by 1/3 by multiplying both the dividend and divisor by 3 then find the quotient
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x = 5/(1/3)
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x = (5*3)/[(1/3)*3]
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x = 15/1
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x = 15
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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