Question

By what no. should (-240) be divided to obtain 16?

Answer 1

Let the no be x
So
-240/x=16
-240=16x
X=-240/16
X=-15 ans.

Answer 2

Answer:

The required number is -15

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the number (-240)

we have to find the number to which -240 is divided to obtain 16

Let required number be x

Acc to given condition

$\frac{-240}{x}=16$

$16x=-240$

Divide by 16 both sides, we get

$x=\frac{-240}{16}=-15$

Hence, the required number is -15