Avocado626
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  • 23-09-2020
  • Mathematics
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PLEASE HELP MEEEE

Four-fifths of a number equals 16. Find the number.


The number is 20

The number is 31

The number is 17

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adioabiola
adioabiola adioabiola
  • 29-09-2020

Answer:

The number is 20

Step-by-step explanation:

Four-fifths = 4/5

Let the number = x

4/5 of x = 16

4/5 * x = 16

4/5x = 16

Divide both sides by 4/5

x = 16 ÷ 4/5

= 16 × 5/4

= 80 /4

= 20

Therefore, the number is 20

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