Question

If 1:w is equivalent to 1⅔: 5, find w.​

Answer 1

w = 3

Explanation:

1/w = 1 2/3 / 5 cross multiply

1 2/3 (w) = 5

w = 5 / ( 1 2/3 ) = 5 / ( 5/3) = 15/5 = 3