855 is 8 times as much as what?

Here we will show you and explain using simple algebra how to calculate "what" in this sentence: "855 is 8 times as much as what?"

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To clarify, "855 is 8 times as much as what?" is the same as "855 is 8 times as much as x", "What is x?" or "8 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 8 times as much as what?":

8 • x = 855

To solve for x, we divide both sides by 8 to get x by itself. Here is the math to illustrate:

8 • x = 855
8x = 855
8x/8 = 855/8
x = 106.88

Thus, the answer to "855 is 8 times as much as what?" is 106.88.

In other words, 855 is 8 times as much as 106.88 because 8 times 106.88 equals 855. Note that the answer is rounded if necessary.

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