Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Product means multiplication (×)
Let
The unknown number = m
product of five and a number = 5 × m
= 5m
product of five and a number is divided by 8, the result is 12
5m / 8 = 12
Cross product
5m = 8 * 12
5m = 96
m = 96/5
= 19.2
m = 19.2
Therefore,
The unknown number = m = 19.2
Check:
5m / 8 = 12
5(19.2) / 8 = 12
96/8 = 12
