SOLUTION: what is 990 to the ratio of 5:6

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Question 762401: what is 990 to the ratio of 5:6
Answer by Stitch(470) About Me  (Show Source):
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990%2FX+=+5%2F6
Cross multiply
990%2A6+=5X
5940+=+5X
Divide both sides by 5
highlight%281188+=+X%29
990%2F1188+=+5%2F6