SOLUTION: write and solve a proportion for this state:16 is to 10 as what number is to 25?

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Question 870894: write and solve a proportion for this state:16 is to 10 as what number is to 25?
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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16%2F10=x%2F25
10 * ? = 25?
10 * 2.5 = 25
Multiply 16 * 2.5 to get 40
16 is to 10 as 40 is to 25
16:10 = 40:25