Question

The ratios 4:12 and 11:x are equivalent. What is the value of x

Answer 1

Given the equivalent ratios:

4:12 and 11:x

To get an equivalent ratio, the denominator and numerator of one ratio is multiplied or divided by the same non zero number.

To find the value of x, we have:

$\frac{4}{12}=\frac{11}{x}$$\begin{gathered} x=\frac{11\ast12}{4} \\ \\ x=33 \end{gathered}$

The value of x = 33

ANSWER:

33