Question

5/8 of 24 is equal to 15/7 of what number?​

Answer 1

Answer:

needed number is 7

Step-by-step explanation:

5/8 of 24 = 15/7 of x

5/8 × 24 = 15/7 × x

5 × 3 = 15/7 × x

15 = 15/7 × x

15 × 7/15 = x

7 = x

Answer 2

Answer:

5/8 of 24 =5/17 of x

15= 5/17*x

17*15=5x

265=5x

x=265/5

x=53