Question

Find the value of x
(1) 8:14 :: x : 28
(iii) 12:x:: 4:15​

Answer 1

Answer:

8:14 :: x: 28

8/14=x/28

By cross multiplication

8x28=14x X

224 = 14x

x=224/14

x = 16

Hence the answer is 16

Explanation:

(ii) 12:x :: 4:15

12/x = 4/15

by cross multiplication

12X15 = xX

hence X = 12x15/4

1. x = 45