The ratio 4:8 is equivalent to v:6

Find the value if v.

Please can you explain in every step in detail.
Thank you

2 answers

4/8 = v/6
but 4/8 = 1/2
so you are really asking
1/2 = v/6
well multiply both sides by 2 if you do not already see the answer
2/2 = 2 v /6
simplify
1 = v/3
multiply both sides by 3
v = 3
The ratio 4:8 is equivalent to