Question

Solve the following proportion for v.

Answer 1

Answer:

10.6

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Cross-multiply.

• $8 * v = 5 * 17$
• $8v = 85$

Step 2: Divide both sides by 8.

• $\frac{8v}{8} = \frac{85}{8}$
• $v = \frac{85}{8}$
• $v = 10\frac{5}{8}$
• $v = 10.625$

Step 3: Round to the nearest tenth.

• $10.625$ ≈ $10.6$
• $v = 10.6$

Therefore, the answer is 10.6.