Question

If 5/12 is equivalent of x/3, then x =

• A. 15/3
• B. 12/5
• C. 5/4
• D. 3/5

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 5/4

5/12 = x/3 By cross multiplication 5 × 3 = 12 × x So we get x = (5 × 3)/12 = (5 × 3)/ (4 × 3) = 5/4