Chapter 4.3, Problem 49E

To determine

To find x makes fraction equivalent.

Answer to Problem 49E

  $x=20$

Explanation of Solution

Given information: $\frac{5}{6},\frac{x}{24}$

Formula Used: Factorisation

Calculation:

To make fraction equivalent, cross multiply of $\frac{5}{6}=\frac{x}{24}$

  $x\times 6=5\times 24$

This gives us-

  $6x=120$

Dividing by 6 both sides

  $x=\frac{120}{6}$

Hence, x is

  $x=20$