Question

Solve for nnn.

\dfrac{11}{n} = \dfrac{8}{5}
n
11
​
=
5
8
​

Answer 1

n = 6.875

Explanation:

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`(11)/(n) = (8)/(5)`

Cross multiply

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`8 * n = 11 * 5`

Multiply the values

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`8n \: = 55`

Divide both side by the coefficient of n which is 8

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`(8n)/(8) = (55)/(8)`

Divide

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`n = 6.875`

`\therefore` n = 6.875