<h2>HI MATE YOUR ANSWER SHOULD BE 10/3</h2>
Answer:4x14
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
The value of x is 3.
Step-by-step explanation:
Matthew earned 7500 of 15000, which is exactly half the total amount, meaning that the fraction corresponding to his earnings is 1/2.
Rate of 5:2:x, with number 5 corresponding to Matthew, mean that his fraction of the earnings, in function of x is given by:

Both fractions are equal, so:

Applying cross multiplication:



The value of x is 3.
10-1.75 = 0.65x
9.25 =0.65x
9.25/0.65=x
then simplify or find the exact solution