Question

? Given that
40 : 3 = 6 : 5
Calculate the value of x.

Answer 1

x = 0.9

Explanation:

according to proportion;

= 4x : 3 = 6 : 5

= 4x / 3 = 6 / 5

= 4x = (6 / 5) × 3

= 4x = 1.2 × 3

= x = 3.6 / 4

= x = 0.9 or 9/10