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Identify the value of x that makes each pair of ratios equivalent.

start fraction x over 7 end fraction and start fraction 5 over 1 end fraction
A. 25
B. 30
C. 35

2 answers

To make the two ratios equivalent, we need to cross-multiply and solve for x:

start fraction x over 7 end fraction = start fraction 5 over 1 end fraction

x * 1 = 7 * 5

x = 35

So the value of x that makes the ratios equivalent is 35.

Therefore, the answer is (C) 35.
Why not set up the ratio in the way it was stated ??

x/7 = 5/1
x = 35