if the compound ratio of 7:5 and 8:x is 84:60 .find x
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given , compounded ratio of
7 : 5 × 8 : x = 84 : 60
7 / 5 × 8 / x = 84 / 60
56 / 5 x = 84 / 60
56 / 84 = 5 x / 60
14 / 21 = x / 12
2 / 3 = x / 12
3x = 2 × 12 = 24
=> x = 24 / 3 = 8
therefore , required value of x = 8
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Your Answer x = 8
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7 : 5 × 8 : x = 84 : 60
7 / 5 × 8 / x = 84 / 60
56 / 5 x = 84 / 60
56 / 84 = 5 x / 60
14 / 21 = x / 12
2 / 3 = x / 12
3x = 2 × 12 = 24
=> x = 24 / 3 = 8
therefore , required value of x = 8
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Your Answer x = 8
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