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Solve one-third/5 = a/20
a = 3/5
a = 3/4
a = 4/3
a = 5/3

User Jorjdaniel
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Answer:

4/3

Explanation:

Step 1: Cross-multiply.

135=a20

(13)*(20)=a*(5)

203=5a

Step 2: Flip the equation.

5a=203

Step 3: Divide both sides by 5.

5a5=2035

a=4/3

hope I'm right

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