Answer: Here the value of x is 0.4.
Step-by-step explanation: The given equation is 1/4x = 5/8. To find the value of x, here we have to keep the x (Variable) to L.H.S and constants to R.H.S or vice versa.
i.e. x = 8/20 ........... (1)
After completing Step 1,
Divide 8 by 20 and we'll get the required answer which is 0.4.