Question

Solve the proportion. 8/7 = 168/x

A. x = 1176
B. x = 49
C. x = 0
D. x = 147

Answer 1

Answer:

OPTION D

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{8}{7} =\frac{168}{X}\\8=\frac{168*7}{X} \\\\X=\frac{168*7}{8} \\X=147$

Answer 2

147 because 8 x 21 =168 which means you have to multiply 7 by 21 which equals 147