Question

Solve for x in the following proportion?
1.6
722.5
0.4
10

Answer 1

x = 10

Explanation:

`(34)/(85) = (4)/(x)`

Cross multiply.

34x = 4 × 85

34x = 340

Divide both sides by 34.

x = 10

Answer 2

option D. 10

Explanation:

`(34)/(85) = (4)/(x)\\\\34 * x = 4 * 85\\\\x = (340)/(34) = 10`