Question

Use mental math to solve the proportion. 25 over 40 equals 5 over t

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

25/40=5/t

0.625=5/t

0.625*t=5

(0.625*t)/0.625=5/0.625

t=8

Answer 2

t = 8

Explanation:

create the proportion

`(25)/(40) =(5)/(t)`

`(25)/(40)` simplifies down to
`(5)/(8)`

t = 8