Question

Solve the following proportion: 12.5/g = 17/6.8 . show your work.

Answer 1

The correct answer is 5!

Explanation:

12.5/g = 17/6.8

Cross multiply to find a number to divide by.

12.5 * 6.8 = 85

17 * g = 17g

85 = 17g

Finally, divide each side by 17 to isolate g.

17/g / 85 = 5

g = 5

Answer 2

12.5/g = 17/6.8

you cross multiply

12.5 * 6.8 = 85

17 * g = 17g

85 = 17g

divide each side by 17

g = 5