Math

QuestionFind the number of correct answers if 810=x50\frac{8}{10}=\frac{x}{50}.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. The ratio of correct to total is the same in both cases. . We are solving for the number of correct in the second case where the total is50.

STEP 2

We can set up a proportion to solve for the unknown, which we'll call x.
810=x50\frac{8}{10} = \frac{x}{50}

STEP 3

To solve for x, we can cross-multiply.
8×50=10×x8 \times50 =10 \times x

STEP 4

Calculate the left side of the equation.
8×50=4008 \times50 =400So, the equation becomes400=10×x400 =10 \times x

STEP 5

To isolate x, divide both sides of the equation by10.
40010=x\frac{400}{10} = x

STEP 6

Calculate the value of x.
x=40010=40x = \frac{400}{10} =40So, if the ratio of correct to total is the same as8 correct out of10 total, then out of50 total,40 would be correct.

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