SOLUTION: Given that 1/8 of a number is 1/5, what is 5/8 of the number?

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Question 220196: Given that 1/8 of a number is 1/5, what is 5/8 of the number?
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is 5 times , so...


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Answer by JWG(21) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/8x=1/5
x=(1/5)/(1/8)
x=(1/5)*(8/1)
x=8/5
(8/5)*(5/8)=40/40=1
Answer: 1