A computer program changed one number into another. The program changes 12 into 9, 20 into 15, and 100 into 75. What number will 60 be changed into?

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Owen Thompson

23 August, 08:12

A computer program changed one number into another. The program changes 12 into 9, 20 into 15, and 100 into 75. What number will 60 be changed into?

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Haiden Holder · Answer 1

45, Because all of the ratios between the numbers are 4/3

your left with the equation 60/x=4/3, now simply solve for x.

60/x=4/3 multiply by x

60=4x/3 multiply by 3

180=4x divide by 4

x=45