Question

Find the value of x

a) 2:5=8:x
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Answer 1

Explanation:

solution:

given,

or, 2:5 = 8:x

or, 2/5 = 8/x [ changing into fraction form ]

or, 2x = 40 [ doing cross-multiplication ]

or, x = 20 [ dividing both sides with 2]