8:10=x:50

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on Nov 16, 2024 at 5:42 am



You asked:

Solve \(8 : 10=x : 50\) for the variable \(x\).

MathBot Answer:

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

Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{8}{10} = \frac{x}{50}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{8}{10} &= \frac{x}{50} \\ 400 &= 10 x \\ x &&= 40 \end{aligned}$$

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