Question

a number is subtracted from two-fifth and the difference is multiplied by 10,the result is -16. Find the number

Answer 1

Let the no. Be “x” Now, (2/5 -x) * 10 =-16. =>2/5-x = -1.6. =>0.2-x=-1.6. =>x=1.8

Answer 2

Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation:

supposed no.is X

(2/5-x)×10 =-16

4-10x = - 16

20 = 10x

x = 2