Question

by what number should 1/15 be divided so that the quotient may be equal to -1/5

Answer 1

I think the number is -1

Answer 2

Hi.

Here is your answer---

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Let the number which divides 1/15 to get the Quotient -1/5 is x.

Thus, According to the Question,
                         
                                   (1/15)/x = -1/5
                                    1/15x = -1/5
                                ⇒ -15 x = 5
                                ⇒     x = 5/-15
                                        x = -1/3.

Thus, the number which divides 1/15 so the quotient is -1/5 is -1/3.

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