Question

Question 2 : Find the value of x in the proportion 12:15:: 16:x
options:
a- 18
b-24
c- 20
d- 28
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Answer 1

Answer:

$x = 20$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{12}{15} = \frac{16}{x}$

Simplifying —

$\frac{4}{5} = \frac{16}{x}$

Cross multiplying —

$x =( 16 \times \frac{5}{4} ) = 20 \: \: (ans)$

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