Question

What is 5/15=16/x
Please answer.
Thank you!

Answer 1

`\therefore{\green{x= 48}}`

Explanation:

`\implies (5)/(15) = (16)/(x) \\ \implies 5 * x = 15 * 16 \\ \implies x = (15 * 16)/(5) \\ \implies x = 3 * 16 \\ \implies x = 48`

Answer 2

The answer is x=48

You cross multiply because it's division. Multiply both sides.