Question

what is the solution of the proportion 5/8 = b/12

Answer 1

Hint:

Cross multiply to go from

5/8 = b/12

to

5*12 = 8*b

which turns into

60 = 8b

Answer 2

i have the correct answer but it is b= 7.5 im not sure how i would get that?

Answer 3

well if 60 = 8b, then

8b = 60

b = 60/8

b = 30/4

b = 15/2 <--- me personally I would stop here

b = 7.5

Answer 4

thank you so much!!

Answer 5

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