Question

Can someone please explain this question to me?
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Answer 1

13

Explanation:

Given the expression;

2 1/3 : 4 1/3 = 7 : x

Wea re to look for x;

Convert to improper fractions;

7/3 : 13/3 = 7:x

7/3 * 3/13 = 7/x

7/13 = 7/x

Cross multiply

7x = 13 * 7

7x = 91

x = 91/7

x = 13

Hence the unknown value is 13