SOLUTION: 5/8 of a certain number is 15/32.what would be the answer if 3/4 of that number was taken instead??????? yours truly

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Question 828046: 5/8 of a certain number is 15/32.what would be the answer if 3/4 of that number was taken instead???????

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Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+%285%2F8%29%2An+=+15%2F32+
+5n+=+8%2A%28+15%2F32+%29+
+5n+=+15%2F4+
+n+=+3%2F4+
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+%283%2F4%29%2A%283%2F4%29+=+9%2F16+