9 : 12 = n : 36

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on Oct 24, 2024 at 5:07 am



You asked:

Solve \(9 : 12=n : 36\) for the variable \(n\).

MathBot Answer:

$$\begin{aligned}n &= 27\end{aligned}$$

Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{9}{12} = \frac{n}{36}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{9}{12} &= \frac{n}{36} \\ 324 &= 12 n \\ n &&= 27 \end{aligned}$$

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