1/5 in decimal form is 0.2, it’s easier to use a decimal in this scenario.
Here’s how it’ll go:
0.2x = 60
you need to get “x” by itself, so divide by 0.2
BUT do one BOTH sides of equation, or it won’t be correct.
0.2x = 60
/0.2. /0.2
“/ “ means divide
Then you’d get
x = 300, which is your answer!
