Chapter 6.5, Problem 1CGP

To determine

To Solve: The equation $\frac{6.8}{t}=\frac{34}{50}$

Answer to Problem 1CGP

  $t=10$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The equation $\frac{6.8}{t}=\frac{34}{50}$

Concept and Formula Used:

To solve the equation bring variable to one side and constant to other side and use cross multiplication.

Calculation:

The given equation is $\frac{6.8}{t}=\frac{34}{50}$

Cross multiply

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{6.8}{t}=\frac{34}{50}\\ 6.8\times 50=34\times t\\ 340=34t\\ \text{Divide both side by 34}\\ \frac{340}{34}=\frac{34t}{34}\\ 10=1t\\ \text{or }t=10\end{array}$

Conclusion:

  $t=10$