Write the ratio 12:36 as an equivalent ratio of x:3.

Answer 1

To write the ratio 12:36 as an equivalent ratio of x:3, you need to find a number that can be multiplied by both the numerator and the denominator of the ratio 12:36 to get x:3.

First, simplify the ratio 12:36 to its lowest terms by dividing both numbers by their greatest common factor, which is 12. This gives you the simplified ratio of 1:3.

Next, you need to find a number that can be multiplied by 1 and 3 to get x and 3, respectively. To do this, you can set up a proportion:

1/x = 3/3

Cross-multiplying gives you:

3x = 3

Solving for x gives you:

x = 1

Therefore, the equivalent ratio of 12:36 as x:3 is 1:3.

Answer 2

Describe three ways to write the ratio that compares 4 electronic devices for every 3 people.(1 point)
Responses

3 to 4, 3:4, 34
3 to 4, ratio of 3 to 4 , Start fraction 3 over 4 end fraction

4 to 3, 4:3, 43
4 to 3, ratio of 4 to 3 , Start fraction 4 over 3 end fraction

4 to 3, 4:3, 34
4 to 3, ratio of 4 to 3 , Start fraction 3 over 4 end fraction

4 to 3, 3:4, 43

Answer 3

How do you write 4 is to 16 as 12 is to 48 as a proportion in fractional notation? Do not simplify your answer.