Question

Q.Given that 4a:3=8:2.Find a.

Answer 1

a = 3

Explanation:

Express the ratios in fractional form , that is

`(4a)/(3)` =
`(8)/(2)` ( cross- multiply )

8a = 24 ( divide both sides by 8 )

a = 3

Answer 2

4a:3=8:2

so we multiply 4a to 2 equal to 8 times 3

4a×2=8×3

so a=3