Question

Solve the proportion P/6 = 24/36

Answer 1

P/6 = 24/36
cross multiply
(P)(36) = (6)(24)
36P = 144
P = 144/36
P = 4

** and notice this.....4/6 = 24/36.....proportions are nothing but equivalent fractions

Answer 2

p is 4 as 6 divide 36 is 6 so 6 divide 24 is 4 so


P=4