We can find the value of x through a proportion. Since these two triangles are similar, their sides are in proportion.
4 is to 12 as 5 is to x
Remember to say 12, not 8! 8 is only part of the whole side. We can also simplify 4 is to 12 to 1 is to 3.
1/3 = 5/x
Cross multiply
x = 15
Hope this helps!
It’s just the same as if there were no decimal point. but if there isn’t a number in the quotient on the left of the decimal like #15, then you just place a 0 and continue to the next dividend which is 50.
Given:
Principal = Rs. 2000
Rate of interest = 20% p.a. compounded quarterly.
Time = 1 year
To find:
The compound interest.
Solution:
Formula for amount:

where,
P = Principal
r = Rate of interest
t= Time
n = number of times interest compounded in an year.
Putting P=2000, r=0.2, n=4 and t=1, we get




Now, the compound interest is



Therefore, the compound interest is Rs 431.0125.