Two times the reciprocal of a number equals 32 times the reciprocal of 40. Find the number

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Alisson Dunn

9 April, 08:45

Two times the reciprocal of a number equals 32 times the reciprocal of 40. Find the number

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Kamari Montes · Answer 1

The number is x=2.5 x=5/2

Step-by-step explanation:

x = number

2 (1/x) = 32/40

2/x = 32/40

cross multipli cation

2*40 = 32x

80=32x

2.5 = x or 5/2 or 2 (1/2)