____ × (-2/5) = 1.

Solution:

Given, ___ × (-2/5) = 1

We have to fill in the blank with a suitable answer to satisfy the given condition.

Let the number to be filled in the blank be x

x × (-2/5) = 1

x = 1(5)/(-2)

x = 5/(-2)

Therefore, x = 5/(-2)

✦ Try This: ____ × (5/3) = 3

Given, ___ × (5/3) = 3

We have to fill in the blank with a suitable answer to satisfy the given condition.

Let the number to be filled in the blank be x

x × (5/3) = 3

x = 3(3)/5

x = 9/5

Therefore, x = 9/5

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 9

NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 8 Problem 41

____ × (-2/5) = 1.

Summary:

5/(-2) × (-2/5) = 1

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