SOLUTION: Three fifths of a number is -30, find the number.

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Question 566210: Three fifths of a number is -30, find the number.
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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unknown = x

(3/5) * x = -30
3x = -150

x = -50