Question

4x : 3 = 6 : 5
Calculate the value of x.

Answer 1

x = 9/10

Explanation:

This problem features a ratio: 4x/3 = 6/5

By cross multiplying you get that 4x*5 = 3*6 or 20x = 18. By dividing both sides by 20, you get that x = 18/20, and when simplified, 9/10.