Question

By what number should be multiplied to -1/6 so that the product may be -23/4

Answer 1

-1/6 * x = -23/4

x = (-23/4)/(-1/6) = (-23/4) * (-6/1) = 23/4 * 6 = 138/4 = 69/2

ie, -1/6 should be multiplied with 69/2 to obtain -23/4