Question

If 5/8 of a number is 75, then what is the number? (Please show whole formula)

Answer 1

The answer is simple. 
Let the number be x then,
5/8 * x = 75
or, 5 x = 75*8
or, x = 600/5
∴x = 120

Answer 2

Answer:

120

Step-by-step explanation:

5/8*x=75

then = 5*x= 75*8

so x= 15*8=120