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What value of x will make this proportion true? 14/x=1/2

a. 7

b. 18

c. 24

d. 28

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  1. 29 May, 00:27
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    Hi

    14/x = 1/2

    2·14 = 1·x

    28 = x

    x = 28

    Answer: d) 28
  2. 29 May, 00:44
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    14/x = 1/2

    Cross multiply, which is: a/b = c/d ⇒ ad = bc

    After cross multiplying, we get:

    x = 2 (14)

    x = 28

    Your final answer is C. 28.
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