Chapter SH, Problem 2.18EP

To determine

To calculate the value of $b$

Answer to Problem 2.18EP

35

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

  $\frac{418}{83}=\frac{b}{7}$

Formula used:

Cross multiplication method

Calculation: using cross multiplication method in the expression

  $418\times 7=83\times b$

Calculating it further

  $2926=83b$

Dividing both sides by eighty three

  $b=\frac{2926}{83}$

Dividing and calculating the final answer

  $b=35$