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In a certain country ½ of 5 = 3. If the same proportion holds, what is the value of 1/3 of 10?

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asked Mar 10, 2016 by a Novice (24 points)

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answered Apr 29, 2016 by a Novice (24 points)
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1/2 of 5=3 so 2/5=1/3 

multiply both sides by 10

1/3 * 10 = 2/5 * 10

simplify the above 

1/3 of 10 = 4

answered May 17, 2016 by Swetha G a Novice (2 points)

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