Question
Solve for the missing value in the proportion shown.
8/6=?/15
8/6=?/15
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To solve for the missing value in the proportion \( \frac{8}{6} = \frac{?}{15} \), we can use cross-multiplication. This means we will multiply the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other fraction:
\[
8 \cdot 15 = 6 \cdot ?
\]
Calculating \( 8 \cdot 15 \):
\[
120 = 6 \cdot ?
\]
Next, we will solve for the missing value (represented by "?") by dividing both sides of the equation by 6:
\[
? = \frac{120}{6}
\]
Calculating \( \frac{120}{6} \):
\[
? = 20
\]
Thus, the missing value is \( \boxed{20} \).
\[
8 \cdot 15 = 6 \cdot ?
\]
Calculating \( 8 \cdot 15 \):
\[
120 = 6 \cdot ?
\]
Next, we will solve for the missing value (represented by "?") by dividing both sides of the equation by 6:
\[
? = \frac{120}{6}
\]
Calculating \( \frac{120}{6} \):
\[
? = 20
\]
Thus, the missing value is \( \boxed{20} \).