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  • 17-11-2020
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Cross multiplication to solve proportions /3 = 16/24

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  • 17-11-2020

Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation:

  1. Re-arrange the proportion: [tex]\frac{16}{24} = \frac{x}{3}[/tex]  
  2. Cross multiply, then divide in steps 3 and 4 below
  3. 16 × 3 = 48
  4. 48 ÷ 24 = 2
  5. So, the answer is 2

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