SOLUTION: The question is 5/B = 8/10 b= what Trying to help my son with homework and this one has us both stuck. Help would be appreciated so I can explain it and help him get the r

Question 720392: The question is
5/B = 8/10
b= what
Trying to help my son with homework and this one has us both stuck. Help would be appreciated so I can explain it and help him get the right answer himself.
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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When you have a single fraction on either side of the equal sign, just:
Cross multiply and you have
8B = 5*10
8B = 50
divide both sides by 8
B = 50/8
B = 6.25
:
:
YOu can prove this to yourself, on a calc
5/6.25 = .8
8/10 = .8, equality reigns!
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