<PRE><B>Question 181833</B>
2.5/x=10/3
7.5=10x multiply each side by 3x (LCM) to eliminate fractions.
x=.75
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Another way:
2 1/2 = 5/2
5/2 / x = 5/2 * 1/x = 5/2x
5/2x = 10/3
15=20x multiply each side by 6x (LCM) to eliminate fractions.
x=.75
Ed</PRE>