392 is 40 times as much as what?

Here we will show you and explain using simple algebra how to calculate "what" in this sentence: "392 is 40 times as much as what?"

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To clarify, "392 is 40 times as much as what?" is the same as "392 is 40 times as much as x", "What is x?" or "40 times a number will have a product of 392 - what is that number?"

Based on that information, we created the following equation to solve "392 is 40 times as much as what?":

40 • x = 392

To solve for x, we divide both sides by 40 to get x by itself. Here is the math to illustrate:

40 • x = 392
40x = 392
40x/40 = 392/40
x = 9.8

Thus, the answer to "392 is 40 times as much as what?" is 9.8.

In other words, 392 is 40 times as much as 9.8 because 40 times 9.8 equals 392. Note that the answer is rounded if necessary.

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