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23 January, 22:44

Three fifths of a number is - 24 what is the number?

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  1. 23 January, 23:10
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    -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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