SOLUTION: Use a ratio box to solve this problem. Five is to 12 as 20 is to what number?

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Question 714894: Use a ratio box to solve this problem. Five is to 12 as 20 is to what number?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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5/12=20/x cross multiply.
5x=12*20
5x=240
x=240/5
x=48 ans.