The solution of the given proportion. Given: \frac{3}{8}=\frac{b}{10}

Quentin Johnson

Quentin Johnson

Answered question

2021-12-31

The solution of the given proportion.
Given: 38=b10

Answer & Explanation

Jillian Edgerton

Jillian Edgerton

Beginner2022-01-01Added 34 answers

Calculation:
The given ratios can be simplified further by doing cross product:
38=b10
3(10)=8(b)
30=8b
8b8=308
b=3.75
intacte87

intacte87

Beginner2022-01-02Added 42 answers

Step 1
38=b10
Multiply both sides by 10.
38×10=b
Express 38×10 as a single fraction.
3×108=b
Multiply 3 and 10 to get 30.
308=b
Reduce the fraction 308 to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 2.
154=b
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
b=154=334=3.75
karton

karton

Expert2022-01-04Added 613 answers

Step 1
Given equation: 38=b10
The cross product is
3×10=8×b
Solving for b
b=3×108
and reducing
b=3.75

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