27 is to 9 as 42 is to? a) 3 b) 16 c) 14 d) 34 e) 6

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To solve the problem, we can set up a proportion based on the relationship given in the statement "27 is to 9 as 42 is to x".

This can be expressed mathematically as:

$$
\frac{27}{9} = \frac{42}{x}
$$

Now, we can simplify the left side:

$$
\frac{27}{9} = 3
$$

So, we have:

$$
3 = \frac{42}{x}
$$

Next, we can cross-multiply to solve for $$x$$:

$$
3x = 42
$$

Now, divide both sides by 3:

$$
x = \frac{42}{3} = 14
$$

Thus, the answer is $$x = 14$$.

The correct option is:
c) 14
The answer is 14.

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