SOLUTION: if 1/5 of a number is 2/3,what is 3/5 of the same number?

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Question 1124739: if 1/5 of a number is 2/3,what is 3/5 of the same number?
Found 2 solutions by Alex.33, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alex.33(110) About Me  (Show Source):
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to get 3/5 of the mysterious number we simply need to multiply its 1/5 by 3:
(2/3)*3=2.
And I think we're pretty much done. Hope it helps!

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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if 1/5 of a number is 2/3,what is 3/5 of the same number?
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n=5%282%2F3%29
n=10%2F3
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