Question

How do you solve `3/8 = x/24`?

Answer 1

`x=9`

Explanation:

Method - 1

24 is 3 times 8. It is a fraction. Hence `x` must be 3 times 3.

`x=9`

Method - 2

`x/24=3/8`
`x=(3xx cancel24)/cancel8=3 xx 3 =9`
`x=9`