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For which value of m is start fraction 4 over 16 end frction equals start fraction m over 24 end fraction a proportion? A. m = 6 B. m = 8 C. m = 12 D. m = 14

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Answer:

A. M=6

Explanation:

Basically, this question is asking you to find m if 4/16 = m/24.

First, 4/16 can be simplified to 1/4. This will make it easier to solve.

You now have 1/4 = m/24.

Multiply both sides by 24 to get 24/4 = m.

Simplify to get m = 6.

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