Question

The number which is multiplied by -8 upon 5 to get 24 is

Answer 1

let the number be x . Then,

-8/5 × x = 24

x = 24 ÷ -8/5

x = 24 × -5/8

x = -15

Verification ;

= -8/5 × -15

= -8 × -3

= 24