SAT Math Question of the Day

Math Category: Fractions Level 2:

Q: If 2/3 = 8/n, then n is equal to:

  1. 9
  2. 12
  3. 16
  4. 24
  5. 25

UNANSWERED.

The correct answer is B.

A: 12 is the answer.

To solve this problem, cross-multiply.
2/3 = 8/n
2 × n = 3 × 8
2n = 24
n = 12