Question

What is the value of p in this proportion? 7/10/p = 2/5/3/8 Enter your answer as a simplified fraction in the box. p = [ ]

Answer 1

42

Explanation:

Answer 2

P=42

Explanation:

1)Divide the number

2)Multiply all terms by the same value to eliminate fraction denominators

3)Cancel multiplied terms that are in the denominator

4)Re-order terms so constants are on the left

5)Combine multiplied terms into a single fraction

6)Multiply by 1

7)Multiply all terms by the same value to eliminate fraction denominators

8)Cancel multiplied terms that are in the denominator

9)Multiply the numbers

10)Move the variable to the left

P=42