SOLUTION: Given that 1/8 of a number is 1/6, what is 5/8 of the number?

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Question 468624: Given that 1/8 of a number is 1/6, what is 5/8 of the number?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/8=1/6
6x=8
x=8/6=4/3
5/8x4/3=5/2x1/3=5/6..