48 : 96 = n : 2

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on Oct 24, 2024 at 5:12 am



You asked:

Solve \(48 : 96=n : 2\) for the variable \(n\).

MathBot Answer:

$$\begin{aligned}n &= 1\end{aligned}$$


Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{48}{96} = \frac{n}{2}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{48}{96} &= \frac{n}{2} \\ 96 &= 96 n \\ n &&= 1 \end{aligned}$$