By what number should we multiply -8/13 so that the product may be 24?

Solution:

Given one number is -8/13

Let the number be x

x × (-8/13) = 24

x = 24 × 13/-8

x = -39

Therefore, the other number is -39

✦ Try This: By what number should we multiply -4/3 so that the product may be 36?

Given one number is -4/3

Product is 36

Let the number be x

x × (-4/3) = 36

x = 36 × 3/-4

x = -27

Therefore, the other number is -27

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 1

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 1 Problem 129

Summary:

By -36 number should we multiply -8/13 so that the product may be 24

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