Seudónimo Seudónimo
  • 02-01-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

What is the solution to the proportion?

12/15 = 8/x
(Solve for x.)

A.
10

B.
12

C.
9

D.
16

Respuesta :

Billymkhoi
Billymkhoi Billymkhoi
  • 02-01-2016
12/15 = 8/x

Cross multiply:
12*x = 8*15
⇒ 12*x= 120
⇒ (12/12)*x = 120/12
⇒ x= 10.

Final answer: x=10.

Hope this helps~
Answer Link
DarkBlue
DarkBlue DarkBlue
  • 02-01-2016
12/15=8/x => x=15*8/12=> X=5*2=10 So the correct answer is A. Have a nice day!!! ★★
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

A_ in a story is a character that is trying to achieve some kind of goal.
How to solve using quadratic equations 4x^2+7x-20=0
Jill can answer 50 math questions every 20 minutes.Complete the table using equivalent ratios.Minutes - Number of math questions 20 - 50 12 - ____ 36 - ____What
what is plantation an irrigation​
số bit của pic 16f887
Which of the following processes occurs in a battery? Batteries convert mechanical energy into chemical energy. Batteries convert chemical energy into kinetic e
What view point is being expressed in the e-mail
What is the slope of the line passing through the points (6,1) and (-3,-4)?​
You are part of a research group that is attempting to improve on the beneficial genetic modification of golden rice, to further reduce global hunger issues. Wh
Two infinitely long parallel wires carry current in opposite directions. Wire 1 has current 15.0 A and wire 2 has current 19.9 A. If they are separated by a dis