Question

Calculate the value of r if: 72:64= x: 16​

Answer 1

18

Explanation:

In this you have to use means and extremes method, when you multiply 72 and 16 you’ll get 1152. Then divide it with 64, you’ll get 18.

Answer 2

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`\large\textsf{Original equation/problem }\\\\\large\boxed{\mathsf{72:64}}\\\\\large\textsf{Both numbers (72 \& 64) are factors of 4, so we will DIVIDE them by 4}\\\\\large\boxed{\mathsf{\rightarrow 72/4: 64/4}}\\\\\large\textsf{Which results in}\downarrow\\\\\large\boxed{\mathsf{\rightarrow 18:16}}\\\\\\\huge\text{Therefore your answer should be:}\\\huge\boxed{\mathsf{\bold{18}:16}}\huge\checkmark`

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