Question

PLEASE HELP, I really need this and my brain is having a massive math block, and i don't remember how to do this!!!

Answer 1

Answer: b = 9

Explanation:

Set up proportions.

20 : 12

15 : b

Cross multiply the proportions.

20b : 180

Simplyfi the ratio.

20b/20

180/20

The answer is b = 9.

hope this helps :)

Answer 2

Explanation:

15 b

20 12

15 times 12 is 180

20 times b is 20b

20b=180

÷20 ÷20

b=9

9/12=15/20

3/4=3/4