Question

by what fraction would you multiply 8 1/2 so that the product is about 5

Answer 1

8.5 * x = 5 

5 / 8.5 

Approximately 10/17

Answer 2

17x/2 = 5 

17x = 10 

x = 10/17 

so, you multiply 8 1/2 by 10/17, and you'll get 5