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  • 13-02-2018
  • Mathematics
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given the proportion x/y = 2/5, what ratio completes the equivalent proportion: x/2= ?/?

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jcherry99
jcherry99 jcherry99
  • 16-02-2018
Cross multiply the original proportion

5x = 2y Divide by 2
5x/2 = y Now divide by 5
x/2 = y/ 5

So the answer is y/5

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