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Standard VII
Mathematics
Solving Equations with Variable on Both Sides
Geeta multipl...
Question
Geeta multiplied a number by
3.2
instead of dividing it and the result she got is
10.24
. What is the correct answer?
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Solution
A] let number be x
∴
x
∗
3.2
=
10.24
x = 10.24/3.2
x = 3.2
so,correct answer is
x/3.2 = 3.2/3.2
The answer is 1
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