SOLUTION: The ratio of miles to kilometers is 5 to 8. How many miles are in 40 kilometers?

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Question 508788: The ratio of miles to kilometers is 5 to 8. How many miles are in 40 kilometers?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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5/8=x/40
8x=200
x=200/8
x=25 miles