3:5 =27 : n

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on Oct 24, 2024 at 5:14 am



You asked:

Solve \(3 : 5=27 : n\) for the variable \(n\).

MathBot Answer:

$$\begin{aligned}n &= 45\end{aligned}$$

Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{3}{5} = \frac{27}{n}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{3}{5} &= \frac{27}{n} \\ 3 n &= 135 \\ n &&= 45 \end{aligned}$$

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