Ethan writes the ratio x/8 = y/16 to help him reduce the size of a two-dimensional shape. If the new value of y is 3 units, what will be the value of x? (1 point)
• 1.5 units
• 6 units
• 0.5 units
• 3/16 units
Since the ratio x/8 = y/16 is given, we can first find the value of x when y is 3 units.
y/16 = 3/16
y = 3
Now, we can plug in the value of y back into the ratio and solve for x:
x/8 = 3/16
x = (3/16) * 8
x = 1.5 units
Therefore, the value of x will be 1.5 units, so the answer is:
• 1.5 units