Understand the problem: Understand the problemWe need to find a number that, when multiplied by 90, gives the product of 27,000. This can be set up as an equation: x×90=27,000, where x is the number we are trying to find.
Set up the equation: Set up the equationLet x be the number we are looking for. The equation is x×90=27,000.
Solve for x: Solve for xTo find x, we need to divide both sides of the equation by 90.x=27,000÷90
Perform the division: Perform the divisionNow we divide 27,000 by 90 to find the value of x.x=27,000÷90=300
Verify the solution: Verify the solutionTo check our work, we can multiply the solution by 90 to see if it gives us 27,000.300×90=27,000
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