12: 35 :: 16: ?

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on Oct 21, 2024 at 8:02 am



You asked:

Solve \(12 : 35=16 : ?\) for the variable \(?\).

MathBot Answer:

$$\begin{aligned}? &= \frac{140}{3}\end{aligned}$$

Express both ratios as fractions. \[\frac{12}{35} = \frac{16}{?}\]

Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown. $$\begin{aligned}\frac{12}{35} &= \frac{16}{?} \\ 12 ? &= 560 \\ ? &&= \frac{140}{3} \end{aligned}$$

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