Anumber divided by 3 less then itself gives a quotient of 8/5. find the number

We Can Let "A Number" Be M.
M Divided By 3 Less Than Itself Gives Quotient Of 8/5.
M/(M-3) = 8/5. Lets Solve.


So, What Number Can Have 3 Subtracted From It To Get Five, But Also Be Equal To Eight?
Eight Of Course!!!
So, We Know That The Number Equals 8.

I agree with Lin who says both of their methods work.

Step-by-step explanation:

For a science experiment, students need to find 25% of 60 grams.

Now, Jada says, " I can find this by calculating of 60".

So, he is correct because 25% means , so 25% of 60 grams is equivalent to   of 60.

Again, Andre says, "25% of 60 means ".

Therefore, he is also correct.

So, I agree with Lin who says both of their methods work. (Answer)