Question

If $6:8$ and $3:x$ are equivalent ratios, then the value of $x$ is

• A. 3
• B. 4
• C. 5

Answer 1

The correct option is B 4

Since $6:8$ and $3:x$ are equivalent ratios, we can write $\frac{6}{8}=\frac{3}{x}$.
Cross multiplying, we get.
$x=\frac{(3\times 8)}{6}=\frac{24}{6}=4$