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Find the value of x so that the ratios 9 : x and 15 : 40 are equivalent.
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Find the value of x so that the ratios 9 : x and 15 : 40 are equivalent.

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Answer:

x = 24

Explanation:

x/9 = 40/15

x/9 = 8/3

x/9 = 24/9

x = 24

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