When positive integer x is divided by positive integer y, the remainder is 9. If x/y = 86.12, what is the value of y?  Answers:
A) 96
B) 87
C) 75
D) 25
E) 12
by the definition of a remainder, the remainder here is equal to 9/y. the remainder in decimal form is given as .12   therefore, 9/y = .12   solve for y and get 75.   75
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When positive integer x is divided by positive integer y, the remainder is 9. If x/y = 86.12, what is the value of y?