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1 over 3b = 4 over 5. what equals b in this equation?

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Answer:

b = 5/12

Explanation:

You have the proportion

1/(3b) = 4/5

Cross multiply to get rid of the fractions...

5 = 12b now solve for b

5/12 = b (divide by 12 on both sides)

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