A student was asked to divide a number by 3. But, instead of dividing it, he multiplied it by 3 and got 29.7. What was the correct answer?

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A student was asked to divide a number by 3. But, instead of dividing it, he multiplied it by 3 and got 29.7. What was the correct answer?

A3.3

B9.3

C9.8

D9.9

souvik001 ? Jan 15 '2020 at 11:11

Correct answer is: 3.3

Explanation:

Let the number be X

When multiplied by 3 gives = 29.7

So,

\(x \times 3 = 29.7\)

\(x = 9.9\)

NOW, THE STUDENT WAS ASKED TO DIVIDE THE NUMBER BY 3

SO THE CORRECT ANSWER IS = \(\frac{9.9}{3}\)

\(= 3.3\)

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Correct answer is: 3.3 Explanation: Let the number be X When multiplied by 3 gives = 29.7 So, \(x \times 3 = 29.7\) \(x = 9.9\) NOW, THE STUDENT WAS ASKED TO DIVIDE THE NUMBER BY 3 SO THE CORRECT ANSWER IS = \(\frac{9.9}{3}\) \(= 3.3\) souvik001 ? answered Jan 15 '2020 at 11:11 All Comments

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