Antecedent and consequent

In a ratio which is equal to 5:8, if the antecedent is 40, then find the consequent.

Correct answer:

b =  64

Step-by-step explanation:

r=5:8=0.625 a=40  r = a:b = a/b  b=a/r=40/0.625=64



Did you find an error or inaccuracy? Feel free to write us. Thank you!







Tips for related online calculators
Check out our ratio calculator.

You need to know the following knowledge to solve this word math problem:

algebrabasic operations and conceptsGrade of the word problem

Related math problems and questions: