SOLUTION: Math Question says Estimate the solution for the proportions. Example m/25=16/98

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Question 129717: Math Question says Estimate the solution for the proportions. Example m/25=16/98
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Math Question says Estimate the solution for the proportions. Example m/25=16/98
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98 is about 6 times 16
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So m should be about 1/6 th of 25 or around 4
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What is the exact answer?
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m = 25(16/98)
m = 400/98
m = 4.08..
Cheers,
Stan H.