To solve the equation \( 98p = 197 \) for the variable \( p \), we need to isolate \( p \) on one side of the equation. To do this, we can divide both sides of the equation by 98. Here are the detailed steps:
1. You start with the given equation:
[tex]\[
98p = 197
\][/tex]
2. To isolate \( p \), you need to divide both sides of the equation by 98 to get:
[tex]\[
p = \frac{197}{98}
\][/tex]
Therefore, the number you need to divide by in the equation [tex]\( 98p = 197 \)[/tex] is [tex]\( \boxed{98} \)[/tex].
