Answer:
[tex]x=20[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that the proportion on in terms of numbers and another in terms of a variable x are equal.
We are to find the value of the variable x
Given equation is
[tex]\frac{35}{140} =\frac{5}{x}[/tex]
Cross multiply
To get
[tex]35x=5(140)\\x=\frac{5(140)}{35} =20[/tex]
Answer is
[tex]x=20[/tex]
