If 30/20 = w/14, what is w equal to?

1 Answer
Oct 29, 2015

w=21

Explanation:

To do these questions, simply cross multiply because it is simply a ratio of expansion or compression.

Starting off with 30/20=w/14, I can multiply 30 with 14 and divide by 20 to get w.

w = (30xx14)/20

w=420/20

w=21

Therefore: 30/20=21/14

TEST:

30/20 =1.5

21/14=1.5