2:5=x:25

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on Nov 26, 2024 at 5:49 am



You asked:

Solve \(2 : 5=x : 25\) for the variable \(x\).

MathBot Answer:

$$\begin{aligned}x &= 10\end{aligned}$$

Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{2}{5} = \frac{x}{25}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{2}{5} &= \frac{x}{25} \\ 50 &= 5 x \\ x &&= 10 \end{aligned}$$

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