6:7 =n:42

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on Nov 18, 2024 at 1:17 am



You asked:

Solve \(6 : 7=n : 42\) for the variable \(n\).

MathBot Answer:

$$\begin{aligned}n &= 36\end{aligned}$$

Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{6}{7} = \frac{n}{42}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{6}{7} &= \frac{n}{42} \\ 252 &= 7 n \\ n &&= 36 \end{aligned}$$

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