Question

By what number (
1
2
)
−2
be multiplied so that the product is (
−5
4
)
−1

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{ - 5}{4}$

Step-by-step explanation:

❥Answer

Let the required number be x.

By given data,

$( \frac{1}{2} )( - 2)(x) \: \: = \: ( \frac{ - 5}{4} )( - 1)$

$- x = \frac{5}{4}$

Therefore,

$x = \frac{ - 5}{4}$

Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{ - 5}{4}$