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If `5/8 = 20/p`, then value of p is ______.

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  • 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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Chapter 4: Fractions and Decimals - Exercise [Page 58]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 6
Chapter 4 Fractions and Decimals
Exercise | Q 5 | Page 58

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