Question

brianna incorrectly said that the solution of the proportion 2/5 = x/6 is 1/15. what is the correct solution?

Answer 1

Answer: 2.4 (2 2/5)

Explanation:

2/5=x/6

cross multiply: 12=5x

divide by 5 both sides

12/5=x

x=2.4

Answer 2

`(2)/(5) = (x)/(6)`

`5x = 12`

`x = 2.4`