Question:
When a number is divided by 8, the result is -3. The number is——–.
Solution:
$-24$
Let the number be $x$.
According to the question,
$\frac{x}{8}=-3$
$\Rightarrow$ $x=8 \times(-3)$
$\Rightarrow \quad x=-24$ [by cross-multiplication]
Hence, the required number is $-24$.
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