How do you solve #x/5 = 60/100#?

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Jim G.
Jan 30, 2017

#x=3#

Explanation:

Note that the fraction on the right side can be simplified by dividing numerator/denominator by 20

#rArr60/100=cancel(60)^3/cancel(100)^5=3/5#

Since the fractions are equal then the numerators/denominators must be equal.

#x/5=3/5rArrx=3#

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