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Question
If `5/8 = 20/p`, then value of p is ______.
Options
23
2
32
16
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Solution
If `5/8 = 20/p`, then value of p is 32.
Explanation:
We have given, `5/8 = 20/p`
To find the value of p, we must multiply the numerator and denominator of `5/8` by 4.
∴ `5/8 = (5 xx 4)/(8 xx 4) = 20/32`
∴ `20/32 = 20/p`
∴ The value of p is 32.
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