Question

Solve the proportion m / 9 = 24 /36 Choose the best answer from the options below: A 9 B 13.5 C 6 D 4

Answer 1

To solve the proportion

m/9 = 24/36

m × 36 = 9 × 24

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Simplifying both sides of the equation:

36m = 216

Now, divide both sides by 36 to solve for m:

m = 216/36

Simplifying the fraction:

m = 6