SOLUTION: How do I solve this fraction? 5/12 = N/80 The question reads: Solve the proportion and round to the nearest hundredth. And it shows 5 over 12 = N over 80 Thank you

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Question 811140: How do I solve this fraction?
5/12 = N/80
The question reads: Solve the proportion and round to the nearest hundredth.
And it shows 5 over 12 = N over 80
Thank you

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+5%2F12+=+N%2F80+
Multiply both sides by +240+
+240%2A%28+5%2F12+%29+=+240%2A%28+N%2F80+%29+
+20%2A5+=+3N+
+N+=+100%2F3+
+N+=+33.33+