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To find:The mistake of Person M in the solution of the proportion
Answer to Problem 40HP
The mistake of Person M in the solution of the proportion
Explanation of Solution
Given information:The proportion is
Calculation:
Simplify the proportion.
The mistake in the solution of Person M is the cross multiplication.
Therefore, the correct solution for the proportion
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