If a number is multiplied by $\frac{1}{6}$ and then divided by 5 the remainder would be zero. What is the least possible number?

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Solution

Let the number be $x$ .

Given $\frac{x \times \frac{1}{6}}{5}$ = 1

Hence, $x$ = 30

The least value of the number is 30.

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If a number is multiplied by $\frac{1}{6}$ and then divided by 5 the remainder would be zero. What is the least possible number?

Let the number be $x$ .

Given $\frac{x \times \frac{1}{6}}{5}$ = 1

Hence, $x$ = 30

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