5 : 8 = x : 0.28

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on Mar 25, 2025 at 4:22 pm



You asked:

Solve 5:8=x:0.285 : 8=x : 0.28 for the variable xx.

MathBot Answer:

x=740=0.1750\begin{aligned}x &= \frac{7}{40} = 0.1750\end{aligned}

First, simplify the equation.5:8=x:0.285 : 8 = x : 0.28125:200=25x:7125 : 200=25 x : 7

Express both ratios as fractions. 125200=25x7\frac{125}{200} = \frac{25 x}{7}

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. 125200=25x7875=5000xx=740=0.1750\begin{aligned}\frac{125}{200} &= \frac{25 x}{7} \\ 875 &= 5000 x \\ x &&= \frac{7}{40} &= 0.1750 \end{aligned}

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