48 : 96 = n : 2
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. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{48}{96} &= \frac{n}{2} \\ 96 &= 96 n \\ n &&= 1 \end{aligned}$$