Question

1 over 4a = 2 over 3. Which of the following equals a in this equation?

1 over 6
3 over 8
11 over 12
22 over 3

Answer 1

The correct answer is

2 2/3

Explanation:

1/4 * a = 2/3

• 1/4 * 1/4 (It cancels out so its 1. So a = 1)
• 2/3 * 4/1 = 8/3
• a = 8/3 (Divide)
• a = 2 2/3 (Answer)

The person above is correct BUT the equation not finished and the answer only works if you divide the last answer (8/3)

Just did the test!

Question: 1/4a = 2/3 . Which of the following equals a in this equation?

They are only looking for which EQUALS a and NOT the answer to the question.

Answer 2

1 2
------- = --------
4a 3

cross multiply
2(4a) = 1 * 3
8a = 3
a = 3/8 or a = 3 over 8

answer
3 over 8