Question

Solve for xx. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

Answer 1

x=37.5

Explanation:

16/20=30/x

cross multiply

16x=600

x=37.5

Answer 2

x = 37.5

Explanation:

By Basic Proportionality Theorem:

`(x)/(20) = (46 - 16)/(16) \\ \\ (x)/(20) = (30)/(16) \\ \\ x = (20 * 30)/(16) \\ \\ x = (600)/(16) \\ \\ x = 37.5`