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The Ratio Between 7 and 5 is Same as the Ratio Between ₹ X and ₹ 20.50; Find the Value of X. - Mathematics

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The ratio between 7 and 5 is same as the ratio between ₹ x and ₹ 20.50; find the value of x.

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Solution

Since, It is given that the ratio between 7 and 5 is same as the ratio between ₹ x and ₹ 20.50

∴ 7 : 5 = x : 20.50

⇒ 5x = 7 × 20.50

⇒ x = `(7×20.50)/5`

⇒ x = 28.7

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Chapter 12: Proportion (Including Word Problems) - Exercise 12 (B)

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Chapter 12 Proportion (Including Word Problems)
Exercise 12 (B) | Q 5

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