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To find the ratio of “ x ” to “ y ”.
Answer to Problem 5RP
The ratio of “ x ” and “ y ” is equal to
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Formula used:
The Means Extremes product theorem is used:
In a proportion, the product of the means is equal to the product of the extremes.
This theorem allow us multiply out a proportion.
If
Calculation:
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