Turn 2 1/8 into an improper fraction. Multiply the denominator by the whole number and then add the numerator. 2 x 8 + 1= 17. Improper fraction is 17/8. So is 17/8 x 16/1. 16 x 17= 272. This is 272/8. Now simplify. Answer is 34
x/240 = 82/100
240 : 100 = 2.4
so 240 is divided with 2,4 giving 100, this will work with 82 too. So, 82 × 2.4 = 196,8
Answer : x = 196,8
prove :
196,8/240 = 82/100 = 41/50
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