Question

Solve the following proportion. P/6 = 7/8
A: P=5.25
B: P=8
C: P=10.5
D: P=42

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

given
`(P)/(6)` =
`(7)/(8)`

using the method of cross- multiplication then

8P = 42 ( divide both sides by 8 )

P =
`(42)/(8)` = 5.25