Question

If 7 : 5 is in proportion to x : 25, then ‘x’ is
(a) 27 (b) 49 (c) 35 (d) 14

Answer 1

7/5=x/25
x=7×25/5
x=35

Ans is (c)

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Answer -

(c) 35

● Explanation -

Two ratios a:b and c:d are said to be in proportion if a/b = c/d.

Here, 7:5 is in proportion to x:25,

7/5 = x/25

x = 25 × 7/5

x = 5 × 7

x = 35

Hence, value of x is 35.

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