Question

If $x:32$ and $4:16$ are equivalent ratio, then find the value of x. [1 MARK]

Answer 1

Solution: 1 Mark

Since $x:32$ and $4:16$ are equivalent ratios,

we can write, $\frac{x}{32}=\frac{4}{16}$

$\Rightarrow x=\frac{4\times 32}{16}$

Solving for x we get:

$x=8$