find the value of P in the ratio below
P:5 =48 :40
We can solve this ratio proportionally by cross-multiplying:
P/5 = 48/40
Cross-multiplying gives us:
40P = 5(48)
Simplifying:
40P = 240
Dividing both sides by 40:
P = 6
Therefore, P is equal to 6 in the given ratio.