Solve the proportion below. 55/x=5/6 x=? A. 50 B. 60 C. 56 D. 66

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BadgerPriest · Answer 1 · 2019-03-19T02:36:29+0000

Answer:D)66

Explanation:

55 /x = 5/ 6

Step 1: Cross-multiply.

55 /x = 5/ 6

(55)*(6)=5*x

330=5x

Step 2: Flip the equation.

5x=330

Step 3: Divide both sides by 5.

5x /5 = 330 /5

x=66