Question

Geeta multiplied a number by 3.2 instead of dividing it and the result she got is 10.24 what is the correct answer

Answer 1

let the number be x

x * 3.2 = 10.24

x = 10.24/3.2

x = 3.2

correct answer = 3.2/3.2

                        = 1

Answer 2

Define x:

Let x be the number

Solve x:

When the number is multiplied 3.2, she got 10.24

3.2x = 10.24

x = 10.24 ÷ 3.2

x = 3.2

Find the correct answer:

The correct answer is to divide the number by 3.2

x ÷ 3.2 = 3.2 ÷ 3.2

x ÷ 3.2 = 1

Answer: The correct answer is 1