Question

What is the solution of the proportion 12/15 = x/ 25

Answer 1

Explanation:

x= 20

common factor of 12 and 15 is 3

12 divided by 3 = 4

15 divided by 3 is 5

simplified to 4/5

4/5 = x/25

5 times ? is 25

5 times 5 is 25

4 times 5 is 20

20/ 25 = 4/5

12/15 = 20/25

4/5 = 4/5