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19-02-2019
Mathematics

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what is the solution to the proportion?
5/x = 2/16

A. x = 6.4

B. x = 1.6

C. x = 30

D. x = 40

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19-02-2019

Answer:

D. x = 40

Step-by-step explanation:

We can use cross products to solve this proportion

5 2

------ = ---------

x 16

5 * 16 = 2x

80 = 2x

Divide by 2

80/2 = 2x/2

40 =x

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