Solve for the unknown?

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Solve for the unknown: s/39.0 = 13.0/2.6
Now i am really confused...help.
Thank you all so very much

2007-12-20 22:52:25 · 3 answers · asked by Sis F 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

Step 1: Cross multiply to eliminate fractions.

s/39 = 13/2.6 ==> 2.6s = 507

Step 2: Solve for s.

s = 507 ÷ 2.6

s = 195

Hope I helped!

2007-12-20 22:58:56 · answer #1 · answered by Jacob F 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋

s/39 = 13/2.6
s/39 = 5
s = 5 x 39
s = 195

2007-12-21 03:54:18 · answer #2 · answered by An ESL Learner 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes, jacob is right..

2007-12-22 01:52:15 · answer #3 · answered by ces 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋