6 : 4 = n : 20

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on Oct 24, 2024 at 5:08 am



You asked:

Solve \(6 : 4=n : 20\) for the variable \(n\).

MathBot Answer:

$$\begin{aligned}n &= 30\end{aligned}$$


Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{6}{4} = \frac{n}{20}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{6}{4} &= \frac{n}{20} \\ 120 &= 4 n \\ n &&= 30 \end{aligned}$$