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  • 01-04-2016
  • Mathematics
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7/8=?/ 48 what is the answer

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garydesir1
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  • 01-04-2016

Let x be the missing number

7/8 = x/48

Cross- multiply

7/8= x/48

(7)*(48) = x*8

336 = 8x

Flip the equation

8x = 336

Divide both sides by 8

8x/8 = 336/8

x= 42

Check my answer

First , replace x by 42

7/8 = 42/48

0.875 = 0.875


I hope that's really help !


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