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The ratio 36 to m is equivalent to the ratio 2 to 4. What is the value of m?

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Answer:

m = 72

Step-by-step explanation:

2 - 4

36 - m

since this is a direct proportion, you make the proportion 2/4 = 36/ m. Multiply 36 by 4 and divide that product by 2. 36 x 4 = 144 and 144 divided by 2 =72. Also, 4 is 2 times 2, so 36 times 2 would be 72, making it correct.

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