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By what number should (−240) be divided to obtain 16?

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Suppose that a divides −240 to obtain 16. Then, we have:

(−240) ÷ a = 16
⇒ a = (−240) ÷ 16 = −15

Hence, −15 should divide −240 to obtain 16.

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