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16 May, 06:08

Sonny substituded 5 for x in the proportion 16/x = 48/15 and cross to multiply to get 240 = 240 why is this?

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  1. 16 May, 07:40
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    If x = 5 then 5*48 = 240 and 16*15 equals 240 equals eachother.

    Another perspective: Divide 16 by 5 then divide 48/15

    16/5=3.2 48/15=3.2 Hence the porportions are the same.
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