Question

In a ratio, which is equal to 3 : 4, if the antecedent is 12, then the consequent is: 1. 10 2. 16 3. 20 4. 22 5. 18

Answer 1

3 :4= 12: x
product of extreme = product of means
3×x=4×12
3x=48
x=48/3
x= 16

Answer 2

Answer:

16

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : In a ratio, which is equal to 3 : 4,  the antecedent is 12

To Find: Find the consequent

Solution:

Antecedent is numerator =12

Consequent is denominator

Let the consequent be x

We are given that In a ratio, which is equal to 3 : 4,  the antecedent is 12

So, $\frac{3}{4}=\frac{12}{x}$

$x=\frac{12 \times 4}{3}$

$x=16$

So, Option 2 is correct

Hence the consequent is 16.