If the ratio is 2:3 = x:12, what is the value of x?
If the ratio is 2:3 = x:12, what is the value of x?
Explanation
To solve for x, we can set up a proportion based on the given ratio:
2/3 = x/12
We can then cross-multiply:
2 × 12 = 3 × x
24 = 3x
Next, we can divide both sides by 3:
x = 24 ÷ 3
x = 8
So, the value of x is 8.