SOLUTION: five-sixths of a number is-60. What is the number?

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Question 450875: five-sixths of a number is-60. What is the number?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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5n/6=-60
5n=-360
n=-360/5=-72..