Question

40:10 = 12 : Equivalent ratio

Answer 1

40:10=12:3


Solution:

Since
40 : 10 = 12 : X

Then we know
10/40 = X/12

Multiplying both sides by 12 cancels on the right
12 × (10/40) = (X/12) × 12
12 × (10/40) = X

Then solving for X
X = 12 × (10/40)
X = 3

Therefore
40 : 10 = 12 : 3