Question

Equivalent Ratios 6 : 12 = 20 : ?

Answer 1

We have to find the equivalent ratio for 6 : 12 = 20 : x.

We can write it as fractions and rearrange with a cross product like this:

`\begin{gathered} (6)/(12)=(20)/(x) \\ 6\cdot x=20\cdot12 \\ 6x=240 \\ x=(240)/(6) \\ x=40 \end{gathered}`

Answer: the ratio is 6 : 12 = 20 : 40