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How do I solve 1/3 = 5n/600

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Answer:

n = 40

Explanation:

A fraction can be equivlent to another fraction, right? so 1/3 = ?/600 - 3*200 = 600 and 1*200 = 200 so 5n/600 should be equal to 200/600 and since 5n = 200 we divide by 5 on both sides and get n = 40

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