Solve the proportion 16/50 equals X over 156.25 do you cross multiply or divide
First cross multiply.
Then divide to find the value of x.
by cross multiplie you mean multiplie like a X, right?
Cross multiply means to multiply by x so yes. :)
To solve the proportion 16/50 = X/156.25, you can cross-multiply or divide.
Method 1: Cross-multiplication
Step 1: Cross-multiply the two fractions.
16 * 156.25 = 50 * X
Step 2: Solve for X.
2500 = 50X
Step 3: Divide both sides of the equation by 50.
X = 2500 / 50
X = 50
So, X = 50.
Method 2: Division
Step 1: Divide the numerator of the first fraction by the denominator of the first fraction.
X = (16 / 50)
Step 2: Multiply the result by the denominator of the second fraction.
X = (16 / 50) * 156.25
Step 3: Simplify the fraction and calculate.
X = 3.2 * 156.25
X = 500
So, X = 50.
Both methods yield the same result, X = 50.