Question

Two fifth of a rational number is equal to (- 8).Hence the rational number is ____.​

Answer 1

Let the rational number be x

2/5 of x = -8

2/5 × x = -8

x = -8÷2/5

x = -8/1 ×5/2

x = -8×5/2

x = -4×5

x = -20

SO THE RATIONAL NUMBER IS -20/1

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer is -20

Let x be the rational number,

2/5*x=-8

2/5x=8

x=-8*5/1*2

x=-40/2

x=-20