SOLUTION: I am not sure of my answer and I need to be sure. I got u = 16.666... Does that mean there is no answer if the problem reads: 5/3 = u/10 solve for u Thank you for your help

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Question 176944: I am not sure of my answer and I need to be sure. I got u = 16.666... Does that mean there is no answer if the problem reads:
5/3 = u/10
solve for u
Thank you for your help.

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5/3 = u/10
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u = 10(5/3) = 50/3 = 16.6666667
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Cheers
Stan H.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5%2F3=u%2F10 Start with the given ratio


%285%2F3%29%2A10=u Multiply both sides by 10


50%2F3=u Multiply



So the answer is u=50%2F3 which is roughly u=16.667


So you are correct.