Question

A number was subtracted by 2.6 and that difference was then divided by 0.3 After which the quotient was multiplied by 3. This product was -48. What was the number?

Answer 1

[ (x-2.6)/0.3 ] 3 = -48

(x-2.6)/0.3 = -16

x - 2.6 = -4.8

x = -2.2

Answer 2

Thank you so much. I was confused about this one.

Answer 3

You are welcome.