496 is 62 times as much as what?

Here we will show you and explain using simple algebra how to calculate "what" in this sentence: "496 is 62 times as much as what?"

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To clarify, "496 is 62 times as much as what?" is the same as "496 is 62 times as much as x", "What is x?" or "62 times a number will have a product of 496 - what is that number?"

Based on that information, we created the following equation to solve "496 is 62 times as much as what?":

62 • x = 496

To solve for x, we divide both sides by 62 to get x by itself. Here is the math to illustrate:

62 • x = 496
62x = 496
62x/62 = 496/62
x = 8

Thus, the answer to "496 is 62 times as much as what?" is 8.

In other words, 496 is 62 times as much as 8 because 62 times 8 equals 496. Note that the answer is rounded if necessary.

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