How do you solve #d/5=80/100#?

2 Answers
G_Ozdilek
Apr 27, 2017

#d=4#

Explanation:

Now multiply 5 by 80 (this will be equal to 100*d)

Your equation (when you do the multiplication):

#100d=5*80#

#d=400/100#

#d=4#

This is your solution:

#d=4#

Jim G.
Apr 27, 2017

#d=4#

Explanation:

#"Note the right side of the equation can be simplified"#

#color(blue)" dividing numerator/denominator by 20"#

#rArr80/100=cancel(80)^4/cancel(100)^5=4/5larrcolor(red)" in simplest form"#

#rArrd/5=4/5#

#"since the denominators are equal, both 5 "#

#rArrd=4#

Related questions
See all questions in Equations with Ratios and Proportions
Impact of this question
3205 views around the world
You can reuse this answer
Creative Commons License