100 is 60 times as much as what?

Here we will show you and explain using simple algebra how to calculate "what" in this sentence: "100 is 60 times as much as what?"

When using algebra to solve a word problem, read the word problem thoroughly to make sure you understand exactly what it is asking.

To clarify, "100 is 60 times as much as what?" is the same as "100 is 60 times as much as x", "What is x?" or "60 times a number will have a product of 100 - what is that number?"

Based on that information, we created the following equation to solve "100 is 60 times as much as what?":

60 • x = 100

To solve for x, we divide both sides by 60 to get x by itself. Here is the math to illustrate:

60 • x = 100
60x = 100
60x/60 = 100/60
x = 1.67

Thus, the answer to "100 is 60 times as much as what?" is 1.67.

In other words, 100 is 60 times as much as 1.67 because 60 times 1.67 equals 100. Note that the answer is rounded if necessary.

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