Question

what should be subtracted from 3 times -8/3 to get 5/2​

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct option is

D

−5/2

Let the required number be x

According to the question,

⇒

3

−5

−x=

6

5

⇒ −x=

6

5

+

3

5

⇒ −x=

6

5

+

3×2

5×2

⇒ −x=

6

5+10

⇒ −x=

6

15

⇒ −x=

2

5

∴ x=−

2

5