Question

Solve for X.
X/3=5/8
4 4/5
17/8
8/15

Answer 1

x =
`(15)/(8)`

OR

x =
`1 (7)/(8)`

Explanation:

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

Cross Multiplying

x × 8 = 5 × 3

8x = 15

Dividing both sides by 8

x =
`(15)/(8)`

OR

x =
`1 (7)/(8)`