Question

for what value of x we have 16:24=6:x​

Answer 1

Answer:

$16 : 24 = 6 : x \\ \frac{16}{24} = \frac{6}{x} \\ 16x = 6 \times 24 \\ x = \frac{_{3 \: \: } \cancel{6} \times \cancel{24}_{ \: \: 3}}{ \cancel{16}_{ \: \: \cancel{2}_{ \: \: 1}}} \\ x = \underline{ \underline{9}}$