Question

Solve the proportion for w

Answer 1

w = 8

Explanation:

If you want the numbers to be proportional, you have to make 3/w equal to 6/16. since 3 is half of 6, w is half of 16. Half of 16 is 8.

Answer 2

Use cross multiplication

That is 3(16)=6w

So you have 48=6w

So w=8