Question

2/5 of a number is 16 . what is the number

Answer 1

Let the number be x
2/5 of x = 16
x = 16 * 5/2
x = 40

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the number be x

2/5 of x= 16

2/5*x= 16(of means multiplication )

2x/5= 16

2x= 16*5

2x= 80

x= 80/2= 40

Therefore the required number is 40