The number to multiply with 1/3 to get 1/21 is 1/7.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question wants us to find the number you can multiply with 1/3 to get 1/21. The number is unknown but when you multiply that unknown number by 1/3 your answer should be 1/21.
Let
the number to be multiplied with = a
Therefore,
1/3 × a = 1/21
a/3 = 1/21
cross multiply
21a = 3
divide both sides by 21
a = 3/21
a = 1/7
The number to multiply with 1/3 to get 1/21 is 1/7.
