Question

Solve for the variable in the following proportion 3/8=13.5/n

Answer 1

n=36

Explanation:

3/8=13.5/n

cross product

8*13.5=3n

108=3n

n=108/3

n=36

Answer 2

n = 36

Explanation:

3/8 = 13.5/n Multiply each side by n

(3n)/8 = 13.5 Multiply each side by 8

3n = 8 × 13.5 Simplify

3n = 108 Divide each side by 3

n = 36