SOLUTION: WHAT IS P IF 24:8=P:5 in proportion ?

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Question 789851: WHAT IS P IF 24:8=P:5 in proportion ?
Answer by nilan(17) About Me  (Show Source):
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24:8=p:5
which means
24%2F8+=+p%2F5
then
24x5+=+8xp
then
24x5%2F8+=+p
then
p+=+15