Question

Solve for the unknown number. 25 over 17 equals x over 68 ANS.(write as whole number or decimal) ANS. x = ___________.

Answer 1

From the statement we read the following equation:

`(25)/(17)=(x)/(68)`

We solve the equation for x doing the following steps:

`\begin{gathered} (x)/(68)=(25)/(17) \\ x=(68)/(17)\cdot25 \\ x=4\cdot25 \\ x=100 \end{gathered}`

Answer

x = 100