MathematicsQuestion 11 of 120
Solve the proportion: 3/4 = x/20.
a.15
b.12
c.16
d.10
Explanation
Cross multiply to get 4x = 3 x 20 = 60. Dividing both sides by 4 gives x = 15.
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