Question

If the weight of a package is multiplied by 5/7 the result is 40.5 pounds.Find the weight of the package.

Answer 1

can someone please explain to me what the Answer is and also can someone please explain to me how to slove this question step by step???
Please??!!

Answer 2

please???I am so far really bad with pre-algebra!!!can someone please teach me how to do this step by step??

Answer 3

5/7x = 40.5

x = 40.5 / 5/7

x = 40.5 * 7/5

x = 283.5/5

x = 56.7 = 56 7/10

Answer 4

thanks we both needed that help with pre algebra mrs.sue!!!thank you!!!

Answer 5

You're very welcome, Kate.