800 : 60 = x : 1

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on Nov 24, 2024 at 8:32 am



You asked:

Solve \(800 : 60=x : 1\) for the variable \(x\).

MathBot Answer:

$$\begin{aligned}x &= \frac{40}{3}\end{aligned}$$

Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{800}{60} = \frac{x}{1}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{800}{60} &= \frac{x}{1} \\ 800 &= 60 x \\ x &&= \frac{40}{3} \end{aligned}$$

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