Question

Fill in the missing value in the given equivalent ratios 5:6=____:42

Answer 1

Answer: 5:6 = 35:42

Explanation:

`\displaystyle\\5:6=\\\\(5)/(6) =\\\\(5(7))/(6(7))=\\\\(35)/(42) =\\\\35:42`

Answer 2

Given:

`5\colon6=x\colon42`

Solve for x,

`\begin{gathered} (5)/(6)=(x)/(42) \\ 5*42=x*6 \\ 210=6x \\ x=(210)/(6) \\ x=35 \end{gathered}`

Answer: x = 35.