Find the number that makes the ratio equivalent to 12:5.

Question

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Answer 1

To find the number that makes the ratio equivalent to 12:5, we can set up a proportion. Let's call the number x.

The ratio 12:5 can be expressed as 12/5.

Therefore, our proportion is: 12/5 = x/35.

To solve for x, we can cross-multiply and set up an equation:

12 * 35 = 5 * x.

Simplifying this equation, we get:

420 = 5x.

To solve for x, we divide both sides by 5:

420/5 = x.

This simplifies to:

84 = x.

Therefore, the number that makes the ratio equivalent to 12:5 is 84.