Question

Hello um I don’t really know what the actual like thing we are learning I just copied it down and I can’t find anywhere to learn it so I’m just gonna show a question.

1/15 = 5/8 (fractions)
A) 5,625 square ft
B) 9,000 square ft
C) 40 square ft
D) 600 square ft

Can someone please tell me the answer and also what I’m learning about? I need it before the end of the day!!

Answer 1

The question you provided is a math problem involving fractions, specifically solving for an unknown quantity using a proportion. Here is how you can solve it:

1/15 = 5/8

To solve for the unknown quantity, you can use cross-multiplication, which means multiplying the numerator of the first fraction by the denominator of the second fraction and vice versa:

1 * 8 = 15 * 5

Simplifying this equation, we get:

8 = 75

This is a contradiction, so the given equation has no solution. Therefore, none of the answer choices (A, B, C, D) are correct.

I hope this helps! If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.