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5 is to 22 as 20 is to what number

5 is to 22 as 20 is to what number-example-1
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the answer is 88
explanation 20 x 22/5
User Dildeepak
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Let the number be x. Then,


(5)/(22)=(20)/(x)

Solve the equation for x.


\begin{gathered} (5)/(22)=(20)/(x) \\ x=20\cdot(22)/(5) \\ =88 \end{gathered}

So 5 is to 22 as 20 is to 88.

Answer: 88

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