Question

5 lorries can carry 20 tonnes, how many tonnes can 8 lorries carry

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the tonnes that can be carried:

The problem can be written as

5 : 20 :: 8 : x

Product of means = product of extremes

=> 20 * 8 = 5 * x

x = 20 * 8 /5 = 32 tonnes.