Answer:
24
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: We make the assumption that 120 is 100% since it is our output value.
Step 2: We next represent the value we seek with $x$.
Step 3: From step 1, it follows that $100\%=120$.
Step 4: In the same vein, $x\%=28.8$.
Step 5: This gives us a pair of simple equations:
$100\%=120(1)$.
$x\%=28.8(2)$.
Step 6: By simply dividing equation 1 by equation 2 and taking note of the fact that both the LHS
(left hand side) of both equations have the same unit (%); we have
$\frac{100\%}{x\%}=\frac{120}{28.8}$
The answer is 9 because if you find the two side lengths and find the area of the square then divide it by 2 it equals 9
2x = 15 - 3x -- add 3x to both sides
5x = 15 -- divide both sides by 5
x = 3 -- simplest form
