Compound ratio of 7:5 an 8:x is 84:60, then x=___
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Step-by-step explanation:
Given :-
Compound ratio of 7:5 and 8:x is 84:60
To find:-
The value of X
Solution:-
Given ratios are 7:5 and 8:X
Compound ratio is the ratio of the product of antecedents and product of consequents
=>7×8:5×X
=>56:5X
According to the given problem
Compound ratio =84:60
=>56:5X=84:60
=>56/5X=84/60
=>56/5X=7/5
=>56/X=7
applying cross multiplication
=>X=56/7
=>X=8
Answer:-
The value of X=8
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