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nitzia
Feb 6, 2008, 08:34 PM
how ? 312 x n = 24336
I need the method to know how to find the value

CaptainRich
Feb 6, 2008, 08:36 PM
Try rearranging the problem and using division

msk
Feb 7, 2008, 03:35 AM
n=24336/312 (24336 divided by 312)

Capuchin
Feb 7, 2008, 03:40 AM
you have to do the same to each side. So in this case you want to divide both sides by 312. This is allowed because it's the same as multiplying one side by 312/312 = 1, which does not change the answer.