855 is 25 times as much as what?

Here we will show you and explain using simple algebra how to calculate "what" in this sentence: "855 is 25 times as much as what?"

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To clarify, "855 is 25 times as much as what?" is the same as "855 is 25 times as much as x", "What is x?" or "25 times a number will have a product of 855 - what is that number?"

Based on that information, we created the following equation to solve "855 is 25 times as much as what?":

25 • x = 855

To solve for x, we divide both sides by 25 to get x by itself. Here is the math to illustrate:

25 • x = 855
25x = 855
25x/25 = 855/25
x = 34.2

Thus, the answer to "855 is 25 times as much as what?" is 34.2.

In other words, 855 is 25 times as much as 34.2 because 25 times 34.2 equals 855. Note that the answer is rounded if necessary.

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