Question

find the number that makes the ratio equivalent to 1:8.
7:□

Explanation:

Step1: Set up proportion

Let the unknown number be $x$. The proportion is $\frac{1}{8} = \frac{7}{x}$.

Step2: Cross-multiply to solve for $x$

$1 \times x = 8 \times 7$ → $x = 56$.

Answer:

56