Set up a proportion of 5 over 3 and then x over 17
Cross multiply to get 17x=85
Then divide by 17
To get x to equal 28.33.
x=total height.
Answer:
5,0 is the answer of ur question
X- the total number of families in Smithville<span>.
(2/3)x - the number of home owning families.
At the same time, </span> the number of home owning families is 480.
(2/3)x=480
x=480*3/2=720.
720 <span>families live in Smithville.</span>
