Question

Find x in the following proportions :
( 1 ) 6 : 15 = 2 : x
( 2 ) 3 : x = 12 : 16

Answer 1

Answer:

1)6:15=2:5

2)3:4=12:16

Answer 2

(1). 6: 15 =6:x

15×2=6x

30 = 6x

x=30/6

x=5

(2). 3:x=12:16

16×3=12x

48=12x

x=48/12

x= 4