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The Ratio Between Two Numbers is 2 : 3. If the Consequent is 24, the Antecedent is -

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Question

The ratio between two numbers is 2 : 3. If the consequent is 24, the antecedent is

Options

  • 36

  • 16

  • 48

  • 72

MCQ

Solution

16
Explanation:
Let antecedent = x

Then, `2:3 ::x:24`

⇒ `3xx x=2xx24`

⇒ `x=(2xx24)/3=16`

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