Solve x.13<4/5

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To solve the inequality \( x \cdot 0.13 < \frac{4}{5} \), first, you can convert \( 0.13 \) into a fraction for easier manipulation.

We know that: \[ 0.13 = \frac{13}{100} \]

Thus, we rewrite the inequality as: \[ x \cdot \frac{13}{100} < \frac{4}{5} \]

Next, we can eliminate the fraction by multiplying both sides by \( 100 \) (note that 100 is positive, so the inequality direction does not change): \[ x \cdot 13 < \frac{4}{5} \cdot 100 \]

Calculating the right-hand side: \[ \frac{4}{5} \cdot 100 = 80 \]

Now we have: \[ 13x < 80 \]

To isolate \( x \), divide both sides by \( 13 \): \[ x < \frac{80}{13} \]

Calculating \( \frac{80}{13} \): \[ \frac{80}{13} \approx 6.1538 \quad (\text{to four decimal places}) \]

Thus, the solution is: \[ x < \frac{80}{13} \quad \text{or} \quad x < 6.1538 \]

Hence, the final answer is: \[ x < \frac{80}{13} \]