What must be done to each side of the equation to find the value of n?

4/5 n = 20

A)

divide by 5/4

B)

divide by 4/5

C)

multiply by 5/4

D)

multiply by 4/5

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Blossom

7 March, 08:48

What must be done to each side of the equation to find the value of n?

4/5 n = 20

A)

divide by 5/4

B)

divide by 4/5

C)

multiply by 5/4

D)

multiply by 4/5

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Zack · Answer 1

The answer is C.

This equation requires us to multiply by the reciprocal of 4/5. The reciprocal is simply the fraction flipped (5/4). Once multiplied, n = 25.

What must be done to each side of the equation to find the value of n?4/5 n = 20A)divide by 5/4B)divide by 4/5C)multiply by 5/4D)multiply by 4/5

What must be done to each side of the equation to find the value of n?

4/5 n = 20

A)

divide by 5/4

B)

divide by 4/5

C)

multiply by 5/4

D)

multiply by 4/5