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Solve for n in the proportion. If possible, first simplify the known fraction.

42 : 6 = 28/n

a. n=4

b. n=7

c. n=6

d. n=28

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  1. Today, 08:33
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    42:6 = 28/n

    42/6 = 28/n

    42*n = 6*28 ... cross multiply

    42*n = 168

    42*n/42 = 168/42

    n = 4

    Answer is choice A

    As a check, we would plug n = 4 back into the original equation

    42/6 = 28/n

    42/6 = 28/4

    7 = 7

    Answer is confirmed
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