498 is 62 times as much as what?

Here we will show you and explain using simple algebra how to calculate "what" in this sentence: "498 is 62 times as much as what?"

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To clarify, "498 is 62 times as much as what?" is the same as "498 is 62 times as much as x", "What is x?" or "62 times a number will have a product of 498 - what is that number?"

Based on that information, we created the following equation to solve "498 is 62 times as much as what?":

62 • x = 498

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

62 • x = 498
62x = 498
62x/62 = 498/62
x = 8.03

Thus, the answer to "498 is 62 times as much as what?" is 8.03.

In other words, 498 is 62 times as much as 8.03 because 62 times 8.03 equals 498. Note that the answer is rounded if necessary.

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