The value of x where x: 2 1/3:: 21: 50 is · ABC26GN2977

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Ratio and Proportion

The value of $x$ where $x: 2 \frac{1}{3}:: 21: 50$ is

(a)$1 \frac{1}{49}$

(b)$1 \frac{1}{50}$

(c)$\frac{49}{50}$

(d)$\frac{27}{50}$

Answer

Answer (as printed): C

Explanation

$x: 2 \frac{1}{3}:: 21: 50 \Leftrightarrow 50 x=\frac{7}{3} \times 21=49 \Leftrightarrow x=\frac{49}{50}$.

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

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