Question

Find the missing numbers in the following equal ratios:


`(?)/(3) = (?)/(6) = (8)/(?) = (16)/(24)`

Answer 1

First blank: Dividing the numerator and denominator of 16/24 by 8 gives the unknown to be 2.

Second blank: Dividing the numerator and denominator of 16/24 by 4 gives the unknown to be 4.

Third blank: Dividing the numerator and denominator of 16/24 by 2 gives the unknown to be 12.