Question

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

Answer 1

The number is x=2.5 x=5/2

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)