Cross-multiplicationeasyFree question

Solve for x: 4/7 = 12/x

A15
B24
C7
D21
E6.90
Worked solution

Set the two ratios equal and cross-multiply (or find the unit rate, then scale). The correct answer is 21. Traps to avoid: 15 comes from the "added terms" error; 24 comes from the "doubled c" error; 7 comes from the "ignored the scale" error; 6.90 comes from the "inverted cross multiply" error.

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