Question

1/3 of a nuber times 8 is 37

Answer 1

Let's denote the unknown number as \( x \). According to the information provided:

\[
\frac{1}{3}x \times 8 = 37
\]

We can simplify this equation:

\[
\frac{8}{3}x = 37
\]

To isolate \( x \), we can multiply both sides by \( \frac{3}{8} \):

\[
x = 37 \times \frac{3}{8}
\]

Calculating the right side:

\[
x = \frac{111}{8}
\]

Now, performing the division:

\[
x = 13.875
\]

So, the number is \( 13.875 \).