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What is the value of p in the proportion below? 20/6 = p/12O 2 O 10O 40O 72
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What is the value of p in the proportion below? 20/6 = p/12O 2 O 10O 40O 72

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20/6 = p/12

cross-multiply

p x 6 = 20 x 12

6p = 240

divide both-side of the equation by 6

p = 240/6

p = 40

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