Question

Proportions

Lily planted 8 zucchini plants and got 50
zucchinis. Next year she intends on planting
20 zucchini plants. How big will her harvest
be?
29
A 125
B 145
C 75
D 95

Answer 1

a) 125

Explanation:

`(8)/(50)` =
`(20)/(x)` Cross multiply and solve for x

8x = 1000 Divide both sides by 8

`(8x)/(8)` =
`(1000)/(8)`

x = 125