Question

6:8 = n : 12 what is n

Answer 1

n = 9.

Explanation:

6:8 = n:12

6 = n

8 12

Note: Perform cross multiplication

=6 ( 12) = 8 ( n )

=72 = 8n

Note: divide both side by 8

=72/8 = 8n/8

9 = n OR n= 9

Therefore the value of n is 9

Answer 2

n=9

Explanation:

6:8=n:12

6/8=n/12

6x12=8xn

72=8n

72/8=n

n=9