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  • 16-11-2019
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If 5/8 m=40, then what is the value of 1/8 m?

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jimthompson5910 jimthompson5910
  • 16-11-2019

Compare the fractions 5/8 and 1/8. Note the only difference is the numerator changes. If we multiplied 5/8 by 1/5, then it becomes 1/8, as the '5's cancel out.

Multiply both sides by 1/5 and we get the following:

(5/8)m = 40

(1/5)*(5/8)m = (1/5)*40

(1/8)m = 8

Final Answer: 8

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