Question

Ethan writes the ratio x over 8 equals y over 16 to help him reduce the size of a two-dimensional shape If the new value of y is 3 units what will be the value of x

Answer 1

To find the value of x in the ratio x/8 = y/16, we can first find the value of y when it is 3 units:

y/16 = 3/16

Since y = 3 units, we can now solve for x:

x/8 = 3/16

Cross multiplying, we get:

16x = 24
x = 24/16
x = 1.5 units

Therefore, the value of x will be 1.5 units.