Question

Given that

5x:9=8:3
Calculate the value of x
Give your answer in its simplest form.

Answer 1

Hello!

5x : 9 = 8 : 3

5x × 3 = 8 × 9

15x = 72

5x = 24

x = 24/5

x = 4.8

∴ The value of x is 4.8.

Answer 2

24/5

Explanation:

5x : 9

(8 : 3)×3

5x : 9

24 : 9

5x = 24

x = 24/5 = 4/4/5