What is 10/1 of 85?

Often, in mathematics or everyday life, we need to find a fraction of a given number. For instance, how would you quickly calculate 10/1 of 85? We'll show you a straightforward method to achieve that.

How to calculate 10/1 of 85?

  1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 85 × 10 = 850
  2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 850/1 = 850

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 10/1 of 85, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: 10 1 = x 85 (where x represents 10/1 of 85)

  1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: 10 × 85 = 1 x
  2. Which gives: 850 = 1 x
  3. Divide both sides by 1 to isolate x: 850 1 = 1 x 1
  4. Which gives the result: 850 1 = x

Thus, 10/1 of 85 is equal to 850/1 (or 850 in its decimal form).