find the value of P in the ratio below

Question

P:5 =48 :40

Answer 1

We can solve this ratio proportionally by cross-multiplying:

P/5 = 48/40

Cross-multiplying gives us:

40P = 5(48)

Simplifying:

40P = 240

Dividing both sides by 40:

P = 6

Therefore, P is equal to 6 in the given ratio.