If 144/0.144=14.4/x, then the value of x is · ABC26GN0694

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Decimal Fractions

If $\frac{144}{0.144}=\frac{14.4}{x}$, then the value of $x$ is

(a)0.0144

(b)1.44

(c)14.4

(d)144

Answer

Answer (as printed): A

Explanation

$\frac{144}{0.144}=\frac{14.4}{x} \Leftrightarrow \frac{144 \times 1000}{144}=\frac{14.4}{x} \Leftrightarrow x=\frac{14.4}{1000}=0.0144$.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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