What is the solution to the proportion?
5/8 = m/40
(1 point)
A.1/25
B.25
C.5
D.1
To solve the proportion 5/8 = m/40, you need to cross multiply.
Cross multiplying gives:
8 * m = 5 * 40
Multiplying 8 by m and 5 by 40 gives:
8m = 200
To isolate the variable m, divide both sides of the equation by 8:
(m) = 200/8
Simplifying 200/8 gives:
m = 25
Therefore, the solution to the proportion 5/8 = m/40 is m = 25.
The correct answer is B. 25.