Solve for x. Choose the best answer.

3/7 = X/49

AWNSERS: 15, 18, 21, 24

1 answer

To solve for \( x \) in the equation \( \frac{3}{7} = \frac{x}{49} \), we can cross-multiply:

\[ 3 \cdot 49 = 7 \cdot x \]

This simplifies to:

\[ 147 = 7x \]

Next, divide both sides by 7 to isolate \( x \):

\[ x = \frac{147}{7} = 21 \]

Thus, the correct answer is:

21