Question

Find x in this proportion.
5/2x=25/4
x=__?
2/5
5/2
4/5
8/5

Answer 1

`The\ value\ of\ x\ is\ (2)/(5) .`

Explanation:

As the proportion given in the equation be

`(5)/(2x) = (25)/(4)`

Simplify the above

`x = (5* 4)/(2* 25)`

Solving the above

`x = (20)/(50)`

Thus

`x = (2)/(5)`

`Therefore\ the\ value\ of\ x\ is\ (2)/(5) .`

Answer 2

Correct answer is A.


`(5)/(2x) = (25)/(4) \\ \\2x* 25=5* 4 \\50x=20 \\ \\x= (20)/(50)= (2)/(5)`