Question

When a number is multiplied by 6 the product is 300 then the other number is?

Answer 1

STEP 1: Define x:

Let x be the number.

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STEP 2: Form equation:

when the number is multiplied by 6, the product is 300

⇒ 6x = 300

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STEP 3: Solve x

6x = 300

x = 300 ÷ 6

x = 50

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Answer: The number is 50