Find the number that makes the ratio equivalent to 8:1.
96:
x = number
8 / 1 = 96 / x
Cross multiply.
8 x = 96
x = 96 / 8
x = 12
8:1 = 96:12
96:
8 / 1 = 96 / x
Cross multiply.
8 x = 96
x = 96 / 8
x = 12
8:1 = 96:12