Question

By what rational number should −839 be multiplied to obtain 526?
tell me step by step

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the required number = x

Then -8 / 39 × x = 26

⟹ x = 26 × - 39 / 8 = - 507 / 8

So the given number should be multiplied by  - 507 / 8  to get 26