SOLUTION: quantities pand q are always in the same ratio. if p=5 when q=2 what is the value of p when q=5

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Question 431025: quantities pand q are always in the same ratio. if p=5 when q=2 what is the value of p when q=5
Found 3 solutions by ewatrrr, shree840, checkley79:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

 p/q = 5/2

 5%2F2+=+p%2F5    | Cross Multiplying 

  2p = 25

  p = 12.5

 

CHECKING our answer***

5%2F2+=+12.5%2F5  |Cross Multiplying 

  25 = 25

Answer by shree840(260) About Me  (Show Source):
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P/q=5/2=p/5 or p=25/2 ans

Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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P/G=P/Q
5/2=P/5 CROSS MULTIPLY
2P=5*5
2P=25
P=25/2
P=12.5 ANS.
pROOF:
5/2=12.5/5
2*12.5=5*5
25=25