What should be multiplied with -5/8 to obtain the nearest integer?

Solution:

Consider x as the number

We know that

Nearest integer of -5/8 is -1

Based on the question

-5/8 × x = -1

By further calculation

x = -1 × -8/5

So we get

x = 8/5

Therefore, 8/5 should be multiplied with -5/8.

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

NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 8 Problem 97

What should be multiplied with -5/8 to obtain the nearest integer?

Summary:

8/5 should be multiplied with -5/8 to obtain the nearest integer

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