Question

solve the proportion using number sense
2/8= X/48
A.6
B.12
C.16
D.8

Answer 1

I dont know what they mean by number sense are we allowed to use cross multiplication?

Answer 2

@alibaby

Answer 3

I don't know earthier that's why I posted it on openstudy

Answer 4

\[\frac{ 2 }{ 8 }=\frac{ x }{ 48}\]
Cross multiply
8x=48 x 2
8x=96

Answer 5

I still don't get it

Answer 6

@YoungStudier

Answer 7

please help me

Answer 8

Bascially we are cross multiplying