SOLUTION: ((1)/(5)-x):x=(1)/(3):(1)/(6)
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Question 348628: ((1)/(5)-x):x=(1)/(3):(1)/(6)
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, ewatrrr:
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
If I am understanding your question properly:
((1)/(5)-x):x=(1)/(3):(1)/(6)
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Write ratio given as follows:
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simplify left side of the equation (multiply numerator and denomminator by 6)
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Cross multiply to solve:
x = 1/15
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