Question

If x/5=y/8 then (x+5):(y+8) is equal to _______

Answer 1

Hi,

Explanation:

in any proportion, the sum of the first 2 is to the sum of the last 2 as a first is to its last.

`(x)/(5) =(y)/(8) \Longrightarrow\ (x+5)/(y+8) =(5)/(8)`