By what number should (-240) be divided to obtain 16? - Vidyadip

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By what number should (-240) be divided to obtain 16?

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Answer

Suppose that a divides -240 to obtain 16. Then, we have:
(-240) ÷ a = 16
⇒ a = (-240) ÷ 16 = -15
Hence, -15 should divide -240 to obtain 16.

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