Question

Solve for x. 3:12 = x:16

Answer 1

Answer:

$x = 4$

Step-by-step explanation:

We can represent each ratio as a fraction, then use the cross products property to find the value of x.

$\frac{3}{12} = \frac{x}{16} \\\\\\16\cdot3=48\\\\48\div12=4$

Hope this helped!

Answer 2

3/12 = x/16 (multiple both sides by 16)
48/12 = x (simply left side)
4 = x