Let X Represent the Number $\frac { 3 } { 4 } x = \frac { 5 } { 6 } ; \frac { 5 } { 8 }$

question 173

Multiple Choice

Let x represent the number. Use the given conditions to write an equation. Solve the equation and find the number.
-Three-fourths of a number is 56 . Find the number in lowest terms.

• A) \(\frac { 3 } { 4 } x = \frac { 5 } { 6 } ; \frac { 5 } { 8 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 3 } { 4 } + x = \frac { 5 } { 6 } ; \frac { 1 } { 10 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 3 } { 4 } x = \frac { 5 } { 6 } ; \frac { 10 } { 9 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 3 } { 4 } x = \frac { 5 } { 6 } ; \frac { 20 } { 18 }\)

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