Inactive Tutor answered 02/16/14
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x:2.5::4:5
In English: x is to 2.5 as 4 is to 5
In fractions: x/2.5 = 4/5
Multiply both sides by 2.5:
x = 2.5 * 4/5 = 10/5 = 2
Cheryl B.
asked 02/16/14Inactive Tutor answered 02/16/14
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