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What number makes this ratio equivalent?

12/20 = 6/x
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Answer:

x=10

Explanation:

We can use cross multiplication to solve this equation/ratio...

12/20 = 6/x

Cross multiply (multiply the numerator of the first fraction by the denominator of the second and multiply the numerator of the second fraction by the denominator of first fraction)

12x=120

x=10

User Anslem
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Answer:

10

Explanation:

12/20 = 6/x

Using cross products

12*x = 20*6

12x = 120

Divide by 12

12x/12 = 120/12

x = 10

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