RATIOS C3

If 6: 5 = 10 : W; Find the value of W.

Solution

6   =  10                            [cross multiply]

5        W

6 x W = 5 x 10

6W = 50

6W = 50                      [divide by 6 on both sides]

6        6

W = 8²/6

Hence the value of W is 8²/6

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