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If 2/3 of q equals 14, then q =?

 Aug 20, 2014

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"of" can be interpreted as multiplication, so we have:

2/3 * q = 14        ---Divide both sides by 2/3

q = 14 ÷ 2/3       ---To divide a fraction, multiply by the reciprocal (in other words, flip the fraction) 

q = 14 * 3/2

q = 42/2

q = 21

 Aug 20, 2014
 #1
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Best Answer

"of" can be interpreted as multiplication, so we have:

2/3 * q = 14        ---Divide both sides by 2/3

q = 14 ÷ 2/3       ---To divide a fraction, multiply by the reciprocal (in other words, flip the fraction) 

q = 14 * 3/2

q = 42/2

q = 21

NinjaDevo Aug 20, 2014

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