Answer
$m=3.0$
Work Step by Step
To find magnification, use the equation for magnification, which is $$m=-\frac{i}{p}$$ So, by substituting values of $i=-72cm$ and $p=+24cm$ yields a magnification of $$m=-\frac{-72cm}{24cm}=3.0$$
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