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Hi I need help with this problem. But it has to be shown with work. Does anyone know?

x : 6 = 10 : 150

User CMartins
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Answer:

0.4 or 2/5???

Explanation:

I believe this is a proportion/ratio problem.

Think of it like this:

x/6 = 10/150

To solve for x, you must cross multiply:

150x = 6*10 (150x... DON'T write 150*x, that is nonsense)

150x = 60

x = 60/150 (you divide because you are actually dividing 150 on both sides and doing the opposite operation of multiplication)

x = 6/15

x = 2/5 or 0.4 (I simplified it)

Hopefully this helped? I can't seem to find a whole number answer... so the only options I could do are 2/5 or 0.4

User Scotch
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Answer:

its is 90

Explanation:

6x10=60 150-60=90

User LiMuBei
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