Question

Solve for xX/3 = 5/8

Answer 1

x = 15/8

EXPLANATION :

From the problem, we have the equation :

`(x)/(3)=(5)/(8)`

Cross multiply :

`\begin{gathered} 8x=5(3) \\ 8x=15 \end{gathered}`

Divide both sides by 8 :

`\begin{gathered} (8x)/(8)=(15)/(8) \\ \\ x=(15)/(8) \end{gathered}`