If 3 : 5 = x : 75, then what is the value of x?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 45.
We are given with 3 : 5 = x : 75
We can write the ratio in the form:-
⇒ a : b =
⇒ 3 : 5 = 3/5
Thus
⇒ =
⇒ x = (75)(3)/(5)
⇒ x = 45
Thus, the value of x is 45.