Question

what is the solution to the proportion

12/15=8/x


A.
9







B.
12







C.
16







D.
10
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Answer 1

Cross multiply
\[\huge~\rm~\bf \frac{ 12 }{ 15 }=\frac{ 8 }{ x }\]
\[\huge~\rm~12x=15 \times 8\]
15 x 8=?

Answer 2

120

Answer 3

\[\huge~\rm~12x=120\]
divide both sides by 12
x=120/12
120/12=?

Answer 4

10

Answer 5

Good so x=10

Answer 6

thanks @pooja195

Answer 7

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