Question

3x:10 = 5:2 calculate the value of x

Answer 1

x =
`(25)/(3)`

Explanation:

Express the ratio in equivalent fraction form, that is

`(3x)/(10)` =
`(5)/(2)` ( cross- multiply )

6x = 50 ( divide both sides by 6 )

x =
`(50)/(6)` =
`(25)/(3)`