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  • 06-02-2019
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three fifths of a number is -24 what is the number ???

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Answer:

-40

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

3/5×X = -24

cross multiply

3x = -24×5

3x= - 120

divide by 3

3x/3 = -120/3

x = -40

the number is -40

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