SOLUTION: How do you solve this problem{{{ 5/8 = x/60}}}

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Question 680901: How do you solve this problem+5%2F8+=+x%2F60
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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+5%2F8+=+x%2F60
Cross multiply
+5%2860%29+=+8x
Solve for x
+300+=+8x
+highlight%2837.5+=+x%29