Question

What is the answer to 8/12 = ?/3

Answer 1

Answer: (2) /3

Step-by-step explanation:

#1 Way: Solve by a proportion

Let x be the unknown number

Given

8/12=x/3

Cross-multiply

12x=24

x=2

Ans: (2)/3

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#2 Way: Look at the product between numbers

Given

8/12=?/3

From this, we can see the difference (quotient) between the known value 3 and 12 is 4, meaning 12÷3=4.

Applying the same factor, 8÷4=2

Ans: (2)/3

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Answer 2

Answer:

? = 3×8/12 = 24/12 = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Here it is, it is correct.