Question

How do you solve `\frac { 10} { 100} = \frac { x } { 75}`?

Answer 1

`x=7(1/2) or 7.5`

Explanation:

`x/75=10/100`
`(x*cancel75)/cancel75=(10*75)/100color(white)(aaa)` multiply both sides by 75.
`x=(cancel10*75)/(10cancel0)=75/10=7(1/2)=7.5`