Question

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1 over 3b = 4 over 5 . Which of the following equals b in this equation? (4 points)


2 2 over 5

1 1 over 8

2 over 5

1 over 4

Answer 1

Steps to solve:

1/3 b = 4/5

(3/1) * (1/3 b) = (4/5) * (3/1)

b = 12 / 5

b = 2 2/5

The correct answer is the first option, 2 2/5.

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Answer 2

2 2/5

Explanation:

b/3 = 4/5

We can solve using cross products

5b = 3*4

5b = 12

Divide each side by 5

5b/5 = 12/5

b = 12/5

b = 2 2/5