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Callie Oliver
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17 January, 17:50
15 is 3/8 of what number?
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Christine Morrison
17 January, 18:02
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If 15 is 3/8 of x (our number we are trying to find), the we can set up the equation:
15 = x * 3/8
15 * 8 = x * 3 (multiplied both sides by 8)
120 = 3x
120 / 3 = x (divided both sides by 3)
40 = x
Therefore, 15 is 3/8 of 40.
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Macie Stephenson
17 January, 18:10
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How i do it is 15/3=5 then 5 multiplied by 8 which gives you 40 (quicker answer)
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