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11/n=8/5 solve for n

User Gsteiner
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Answer:

n = 55/8

Explanation:


(11)/(n) = (8)/(5)\\\\cross \ multiply :\\ 8 * n = 11 * 5\\\\n = (11 * 5)/(8) = (55)/(8)

User Jithesh
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Answer:


n=(55)/(8)

Explanation:

First, cross multiply


(11)/(n) =(8)/(5)


(11)*(5)=8*n


55=8n

Now, flip the equation


8n=55

Divide both sides by 8


(8n)/(8) =(55)/(8)


n=(55)/(8)

hope this helps :)

User Anna Jeanine
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