Ethan writes the ratio x/8=y/16 to help him reduce the size of a two-dimensional shape. If the new value of Y is three units, what will be the value of X?

Answer 1

To find the value of X, we can use cross multiplication:

x/8 = 3/16

Cross multiplying, we get:

16x = 3*8

16x = 24

Dividing both sides by 16, we get:

x = 24/16

x = 1.5

Therefore, the value of X is 1.5 units.