Question

7. If 2:5:: x: 15, then find the value of x.​

Answer 1

Ans. 6 as the ratio is 2:5 and 6:15 is also equals to 2:5

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

2 : 5 = x : 15

⇒Product of extremes = Product of means

⇒ 2 × 15 = 5 × x

⇒ 30 = 5 × x

⇒30 / 5 = x ( ∵ transposing )

⇒ 6 = x ( ∵ cancellation )

∴ x = 6 is the answer.