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Anonymous Anonymous
  • 02-01-2016
  • Mathematics
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What is the solution to the proportion?


12/15 = 8/x

(Solve for x.)


A.

10


B.

12


C.

9


D.

16

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Billymkhoi
Billymkhoi Billymkhoi
  • 02-01-2016

12/15 = 8/x

Cross multiply:
12x = 815
⇒ 12x= 120
⇒ (12/12)
x = 120/12
⇒ x= 10.

Final answer: x=10.

Hope this helps~

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DarkBlue
DarkBlue DarkBlue
  • 02-01-2016

12/15=8/x => x=158/12=> X=52=10
So the correct answer is A.
Have a nice day!!! ★★

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