153 is 85 times as much as what?

Here we will show you and explain using simple algebra how to calculate "what" in this sentence: "153 is 85 times as much as what?"

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To clarify, "153 is 85 times as much as what?" is the same as "153 is 85 times as much as x", "What is x?" or "85 times a number will have a product of 153 - what is that number?"

Based on that information, we created the following equation to solve "153 is 85 times as much as what?":

85 • x = 153

To solve for x, we divide both sides by 85 to get x by itself. Here is the math to illustrate:

85 • x = 153
85x = 153
85x/85 = 153/85
x = 1.8

Thus, the answer to "153 is 85 times as much as what?" is 1.8.

In other words, 153 is 85 times as much as 1.8 because 85 times 1.8 equals 153. Note that the answer is rounded if necessary.

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