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  • 12-11-2021
  • Mathematics
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Solve for the variable in the following proportion.

1/4 is to 1 1/4 as 2 is to b
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Can someone give an explanation?

Solve for the variable in the following proportion 14 is to 1 14 as 2 is to b B Can someone give an explanation class=

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rspill6
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  • 14-11-2021

Answer:  b = 10

Step-by-step explanation:

We want a ratio of b/2 that is equal to the ratio of 1/4 to 1 1/4 (or 5/4).

Ratio of (1/4)/(5/4):

(1/4)/(5/4) = (1/4)*(4/5) = 4/20 = 1/5 or 0.2

We want 2/b = 1/5 or 0.20

2/b = 0.20

b = 2/0.20

b = 10

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Check:  Does 10/2 = (1/4)/(5/4)?

Yes

b is 10

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