How do you find a number if three fifths of it equal 12?

Question

Find the number whose three fifths equal 12.

Answer choices

1. 62
2. 24
3. 20
4. 35

Explanation

Let the number be x. Then (3/5)x = 12.

Divide 12 by 3/5: x = 12 × 5/3 = 20.

Check: three fifths of 20 equal 20 × 3/5 = 12.