Question

By what number 1 3/4 be divided to get 2 1/2​

Answer 1

Answer:

The required number is 7/10

Step-by-step explanation:

1 3/4 = 7/4

2 1/2 = 5/2

Let the required unknown number be x.

According to the question :

7/4 ÷ x = 5/2

7/4 × 1/x = 5/2

7/4x = 5/2

On doing cross multiplication :

20x = 14

x = 14/20

x = 7/10