How do you solve for p in #13/18=p/12#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-12-20T03:01:39

#8 2/3 = 8.67#

#13/18 = p/12#

cross multiply#" "(18xxp and 13xx12)#

#18p = 156 #

divide by 18 on both sides

#p = 8.66666667#

The level of accuracy depends on what is required.

As a fraction #8 2/3# is accurate

As a decimal it can be given as #8.667, " or "8.67#