20. Solve the equation, 3/5 * a = 1/4

William Swanson asked Dec 6, 2023

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William Swanson asked Dec 6, 2023

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We have to solve the equation:

$\begin{gathered} (3)/(5)a=(1)/(4) \\ a=(1)/(4)\cdot(5)/(3) \\ a=(5)/(12) \end{gathered}$

We just divide both sides by 5/3 and multiply. One side is clear a, and the other side results in 5/12.

Answer: a=5/12 (Option C)

Evan Emolo answered Dec 10, 2023

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