SOLUTION: I have 5 over 8 is equal to n over 6

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Question 168771: I have 5 over 8 is equal to n over 6
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given ratio


Multiply both sides by 6


Multiply


Simplify



So our answer is which in decimal form is

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