SOLUTION: 1.5 over 6 = 10 over P

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Question 1103678: 1.5 over 6 = 10 over P
Answer by ikleyn(52786) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.5%2F6 = 10%2FP


It is a PROPORTION.


P = %286%2A10%29%2F1.5 = 60%2F1.5 = 600%2F15 = 40.


Answer.  P = 40.

Solved.

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