Question

Find the value of x in the following
5/8 = x/12

Answer 1

Answer:

15/2 or 7.5

Step-by-step explanation:

5/8=x/12

multiplying 12 to both sides

5/8×12=x/12×12

x=15/2=7.5

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

5/8 = x/12

cross multiplication method

8 × x = 5 × 12

8x = 60

x = 60/8

x = 7.5