the value of X such that -3/8 and x/24 are equivalent rational numbers is

a)64

b)-64

c)-9

d)9

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-3/8=-9/24 bcoz 8multiplied by3=24 so -3 multiplied by 3= -9

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-3/8=x/24

By cross multiplication

8x=-72

x=-72/9

=-8

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