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5 / 6 = x / 24 . What is the number for the letter x ?

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Answer:

20

Explanation:

5 X

6 24

6*4=24

so... 5*4=x

x=20

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User Jeremy Hutchinson
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Answer: 20

Explanation:

Set up a proportion:


(5)/(6) = (x)/(24)

Divide the larger denominator by the smaller one.


24 ÷
6 = 4

Now, multiply 4 by the numerator we already have.


(5)/(y) times
(4)/(y) =
(20)/(y)

Now, add the denominator back.

You get
(20)/(24). Hope this helps you!

User Joe Lyga
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