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Solve the proportion.start fraction t over 16 end fraction equals start fraction 40 over 50 end fraction

A. t =26
B. t = 28
C. t = 1.28
D. t = 12.8

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To solve the proportion, you can cross-multiply:

t/16 = 40/50

Cross-multiplying gives:

50t = 16 x 40

Simplifying:

50t = 640

Divide both sides by 50:

t = 12.8

So the answer is (D) t = 12.8.