Aptitude - Ratio and Proportion - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Ratio and Proportion - General Questions (Q.No. 8)
8.
If 0.75 : x :: 5 : 8, then x is equal to:
1.12
1.2
1.25
1.30
Answer: Option
Explanation:

(x x 5) = (0.75 x 8)    x = 6 = 1.20
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Discussion:
28 comments Page 3 of 3.

Felci said:   1 decade ago
0.75/x=5/8

0.75*8=5*x

6=5*x

x=6/5=1.2

Tapash said:   7 years ago
Thanks to all for the explanation.
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Peddamallu sanjeeva reddy said:   5 years ago
Good explanations, thanks all.
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Abhi said:   5 years ago
Well explained. Thanks all.
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AJAY said:   9 years ago
.75/X = 5/8,
X = 1.2.

Patrali said:   1 decade ago
How come 6 is there?

Abi said:   10 years ago
How 6/5 comes 1:2?

Karthik said:   1 decade ago
0.75*8=6


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