SOLUTION: 0.5 over a = 1.25 over 5 what is a?

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Question:
0.5 over a = 1.25 over 5 what is a?
Answer

Multiply throughout by 5a

==>

==>

==> 2.5 = 1.25 a

Divide both sides by 1.25

==>

==> 2 = a
So the value of a = 2

Hence the solution.

Hope you found the explanation useful.

Regards.

Praseena.

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