Question

Find the value of the ratio a:5.7=8:12​

Answer 1

a = 3.8

Explanation:

a : 5.7 = 8 : 12

It can be also written as -

`(a)/(5.7) = (8)/(12)`

`= > (a)/(5.7) = (2)/(3)`

Multiplying 5.7 on both the sides ,

`= > (a)/(5.7) * 5.7 = (2)/(3) * 5.7`

`= > a = (2)/(3) * 5.7 = 3.8`