Question

By what number should 6whole 1/5 be multiplied to get the product 8whole 1/2 ?word problem

Answer 1

Answer:

Given :

Since, 6⅕ = 31/5

And, 8½ = 17/2

To find :

31/5 × ___ = 17/2

Solution :

31/5x = 17/2

x = 17/2 × 5/31

x = 85/62

Answer :

So, the number by which 6⅕ should be multiplied to get 8½ is 85/62.