3 years ago

Find x in this porportion 5/2x =25/4

Mathematics

2 answers:

Andrei [34K]3 years ago

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Answer:

x = $\frac{2}{5}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

$\frac{5}{2x}$ = $\frac{25}{4}$ ( cross- multiply )

25 × 2x = 5 × 4

50x = 20 ( divide both sides by 50 )

x = $\frac{20}{50}$ = $\frac{2}{5}$

lions [1.4K]3 years ago

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Answer:

x = 2/5

Step-by-step explanation:

5/2x} = 25/4 (cross- multiply)

25 × 2x = 5 × 4

50x = 20 (divide both sides by 50)

x = 20/50

x = 2/5

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