12 : 36 = 24 : n

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on Oct 24, 2024 at 5:09 am



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Solve \(12 : 36=24 : n\) for the variable \(n\).

MathBot Answer:

$$\begin{aligned}n &= 72\end{aligned}$$

Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{12}{36} = \frac{24}{n}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{12}{36} &= \frac{24}{n} \\ 12 n &= 864 \\ n &&= 72 \end{aligned}$$

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