SOLUTION: x:1/4%::8:12 what is the value of x?

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Question 1144980: x:1/4%::8:12
what is the value of x?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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x:1/4%::8:12
what is the value of x?
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Cross multiply.
12x = 8*(1/4%) = 2%
x = 1/6%