Question

Can someone please help me with the question, a/4 = 15/12 a=?

Answer 1

a = 5

Explanation:

a/4 = 15/12

Cross Multiplying RHS to LHS, we get

12a = 60

a = 60/12

a = 5

hope it helps!

Answer 2

a = 5

Explanation:

a/4 = 15/12

We can use cross products to solve

a* 12 = 4*15

12a = 60

Divide each side by 12

12a/12 = 60/12

a =5