Question

Solve the following proportion.

10/x = 6/15

x =

these are fractions.

Answer 1

x = 25

Explanation:

first simplify the 6/15 by dividing 6 and 15 both with 3
10/x = 2/5
then multiply with 5x on both sides to get rid of the fraction:
5x * (10/x) = 5x * (2/5)
then shorten and solve:
5 * 10 = x * 2
50 = x * 2
25 = x

Answer 2

Answer: 25

Explanation:

10 6

/ = /

x 15

Just cross multiply, so do 10*15 = 6*x

10*15 = 6*x

150 = 6*x

Divide by 6 on both sides to isolate x.

25 = x