Question

Solve for xx. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 37.5

Step-by-step explanation:

By Basic Proportionality Theorem:

$\frac{x}{20} = \frac{46 - 16}{16} \\ \\ \frac{x}{20} = \frac{30}{16} \\ \\ x = \frac{20 \times 30}{16} \\ \\ x = \frac{600}{16} \\ \\ x = 37.5$

Answer 2

Answer:

x=37.5

Step-by-step explanation:

16/20=30/x

cross multiply

16x=600

x=37.5