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Question
Write True (T) or False (F) against the following statement:
8 : 9 : : 24 : 27
Options
True
False
Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
8 : 9 : : 24 : 27
As `24/27 = (3xx8)/(3xx9) = 8/9`
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