If 7 : x = 17.5 : 22.5, then find the value of x. (Bank P.O., 2007) · ABC26GN2910

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Ratio and Proportion · Exam: Bank P.O. 2007

If $7 : x = 17.5 : 22.5$, then find the value of $x$. (Bank P.O., 2007)

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Explanation

$7 : x = 17.5 : 22.5 \Leftrightarrow 17.5x = 7 \times 22.5 \Leftrightarrow x = \frac{7 \times 22.5}{17.5} = 9$. Hence, $x = 9$.

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