Answer :
x = total number of books
(1/8)x = 3
0.125 = 1/8
0.125x = 3
0.125x/0.125 = 3/0.125
x = 24
Tony has twenty four books in all
(1/8)x = 3
0.125 = 1/8
0.125x = 3
0.125x/0.125 = 3/0.125
x = 24
Tony has twenty four books in all
If 3 is 1/8 of Tony's books then he would have 24 books. To get this you have to divide 3 by 1/8.