SOLUTION: 5/8=x/12

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Question 120141: 5/8=x/12
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%2F8=x%2F12 Start with the given ratio


%285%2F8%29%2A12=x Multiply both sides by 12


60%2F8=x Multiply


15%2F2=x Simplify



So our answer is x=15%2F2 which is x=7.5 in decimal form