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

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