Question

The ratios $..............:3$and $40:24$ are equivalent.

Answer 1

Given that,

The ratios $..............:3$and $40:24$ are equivalent.

Let assume the given blank is $\text{'}x\text{'}$.

So, ratios are $x:3$and $40:24$ are equivalent.

In the ratio, $x:3$

We get the value of $x$ by dividing each term of $40:24$ by their common factor .

The common factor of $40$ and $24$ is $8$.

Here , $40÷8:24÷8$ is $5:3$.

therefore , $x:3$is $5:3$

Hence, the value of $x$is $5$.