Question

solve the following proportion for v.
\\(\frac{v}{9}=\frac{11}{8}\\)
round your answer to the nearest tenth.
v =

Explanation:

Step1: Cross - multiply

$v\times8 = 11\times9$

Step2: Simplify the right - hand side

$8v=99$

Step3: Solve for v

$v=\frac{99}{8}$

Step4: Calculate and round

$v = 12.375\approx12.4$

Answer:

$v = 12.4$