2/3 is to 5/6 as 8/7 is to ?

Question

solve the proportion question 2/3 is to 5/6 as 8/7 is to ?

Answer 1

(2/3)/(5/6) = (8/7)/x

 

Multiply by (5/6)x

 

(2/3)x = (8/7)(5/6)

 

Multiply by 42

 

28x = 40

 

x = 10/7

Answer 2

Hi Ben;

(2)(2.5)=5

(3)(2)=6

 

2.5/2 is the converter...

(8/7)(2.5/2)

(8)(2.5)=20

(7)(2)=14

20/14=10/7