Write the ratio 12 : 36 as an equivalent ratio of x : 3.

Answer 1

To write the ratio 12 : 36 as an equivalent ratio of x:3, we need to find the value of x that gives us the same ratio.

We know that the ratio 12 : 36 can be simplified by dividing both numbers by their greatest common factor, which is 12.

12 : 36
= 1 : 3

This means that we need to find a value of x that when multiplied by 3 gives us 36 (the second number in our simplified ratio).

3x = 36

Solving for x:

3x/3 = 36/3

x = 12

Therefore, the ratio 12:36 is equivalent to the ratio 4:12 or x:3 where x = 12.