Question

if 8.5 of a number is 51, find the number

Answer 1

Let the number be x

A.T.Q.

8.5 of x = 51

8.5x = 51

x=51/8.5

x = 6

Hence, the number is 6

Answer 2

let the number be x

8.5 × x = 51
8.5x=51
x=51÷8.5
x=6