One sixth of a number m is forty. (i need this in numbers)?

how would u write this in mathmatical terms (numbers symbols ect... thanx

Anonymous2008-07-07T17:38:23Z

Favorite Answer

the equation is m/6=40.
so get rid of the devision m*6=m 40*6=240
m= 240

BC2008-07-08T00:38:41Z

1/6 m = 40 (also can be stated as m/6 = 40).

Therefore,

m = 6 X 40 (which is 240).

ironduke81592008-07-08T00:37:00Z

m/6 = 40

Roger O2008-07-08T00:39:31Z

m = 6.666 or 6 2/3

love4522008-07-08T00:36:50Z

(1/6)m = 40
or
m/6 = 40

m = 240