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60/x = 5/100 is this problem. Didn't she get the wrong answer? I think the answer is 1200. Right? Jordan
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Deb028

by Deb028 at September 09, 2009

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Great catch! you're right! it is 1200! She made an error in her calculation!
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leeseuh leeseuh September 09, 2009

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60/x = 5/100 We cross-multiply. 5*x = 60*100 5x = 6000 x = 6000/5 x = 1200 The Prove: Let x = 1200 60/1200 = 5/100 1/20 = 1/20...It checks!! So, x = 1200 is right.
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