Question

Solve for x. 3:12 = x:16 64 4 2 1/4

Answer 1

Hi!

i think We can set up a proportion to solve this

\frac{3}{12} \frac{x}{16}

12

3

16

x

Cross multiply

3 x 16 = 48

48/12 = 4

The answer is 4

Hope this helps! :)