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Alan solved the proportion x over 200 = 8 over 25 as shown.

x over 200 = 8 over 25 . (8) (x) = (25) (200). 8 x = 5,000. 8 x over 8 = 5,000 over 8 X = 625.

What is Alan’s error?

Respuesta :

gcantiga44

Step 2 was his error.

The following problem is solved by Alan:

[tex]\frac{x}{200} =\frac{8}{25}[/tex]

In solving for x, you have to cross multiply between the numbers.

In that case, step 2 would look like this:

(25)(x) = (8)(200)

NOT THIS:

(8)(x) = (25)(200)

Now continue all the way.

25x = 1600

x = 1600 ÷ 25

x = 64

shortyisfunny123

Answer:

The second step.

Step-by-step explanation:

Alan didnt cross multiply. He multiplied straight across.

The correct way is:

x over 200 = 8 over 25

200(8) = 1600

25(x) = 25x

1600/25 = 64

25x/25 = x

So, the correct answer is x = 64

Hope this helps

-Amelia

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