RATIOS C8

If 2: 8 = 10 : m; Find the value of m.

Solution

2   =  10                            [cross multiply]

8        m

2 x m = 10 x 8

2m = 80

2m = 80                      [divide by 2 on both sides]

2        2

m = 40

Hence the value of m is 40

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