one-third of a number is five-sixths. Find the number

Question

one-third of a number is five-sixths. Find the number

Answer 1

Let x = the number

 

 

Translate the words into an equation.

 

(1 / 3)x = (5 / 6)

 

 

Multiply both sides of the equation by 3.

 

x = (5 / 6)(3)

 

x = 5(1 / 2)

 

x = 5 / 2

 

 

The number is  5/2.