Question

How do you solve `\frac { v } { 7} = \frac { 8} { 13}`?

Answer 1

`v=56/13~~4.3077`

Explanation:

Cross Multiply:

`v/7=8/13->13*v=8*7`

`13v=56`

Divide `13v` to both sides:

`cancel13/cancelcolor(red)13v=56/color(red)13`

`v=56/13~~4.3077`