Question

A/6.5 = 45/100 solve for a

Answer 1

a = 117/40

Explanation:

a/6.5 = 45/100

convert the decimal into a fraction

a/ 13/2 = 45/100

reduce the fraction with a 5

a/ 13/2 = 9/20

simplify the complex fraction

2a/13 = 9/20

simplify the equation using cross-multiplication

40x = 117

divide both sides by 40

a = 117/40

answer: a = 117/40

Answer 2

2.925

Explanation:

100/6.5 = 15.384

45/15.384 = 2.925