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Question
Write True (T) or False (F) against the following statement:
12 : 18 : : 28 : 12
Options
True
False
Solution
This statement is False.
Explanation:
12 : 18 : : 28 : 12
`12/18 = 2/3, 28/12 = 7/3`
Therefore, 12 : 18 ≠ 28 : 12
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