Question

if the comppund ratio of 5:8 and 3:7 is 45:x. find the value of x.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The value of 'x' will be 168.

Step-by-step explanation:

The compound ratio of the given fractions :

$\frac{5}{8} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{15}{56}$

$therefore \: \frac{15}{56} = \frac{45}{x}$

$=> x = 45 \times \frac{56}{15} = 3 \times 56 = 168$

Thus, The value of x = 168.