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Question
What should be multiplied with `(-5)/8` to obtain the nearest integer?
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Solution
Let the number be x.
We know that, nearest integer of `-5/8` is –1
According to the question,
`(-5)/8 xx x = -1`
⇒ `x = -1 xx 8/(-5) = 8/5`
Hence, the required number is `8/5`.
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