RATIOS C2

If 6: 8 = 11:B; Find the value of B.

Solution

6   =  11                            [cross multiply]

8       B

6 x B = 11 x 8

6B = 88

6B = 88                      [divide by 6 on both sides]

6        6

B = 14⁴/6 = 14²/3

Hence the value of B is 14²/3

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If 7:2 = 11: h; Find the value of h.