Question

The figures are similar. Find x.

Answer 1

15/x = 9/4

9x = 60

x = 60/9 = 20/3 = 6.6666

Answer 2

20/3

Explanation:

9/4=15/x

cross multiply and get:

9x=15x4

9x=60

divide both sides by 9 so

x=60/9 which when reduced is equal to 20/3