In a ratio which is equal to 7 : 8, if the antecedent is 35, what is the consequent? · ABC26GN3003

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Ratio and Proportion

In a ratio which is equal to 7 : 8, if the antecedent is 35, what is the consequent?

(a)35

(b)40

(c)56

(d)64

Answer

Answer (as printed): B

Explanation

Let the consequent be $x$. Then, $\frac{7}{8}=\frac{35}{x} \Rightarrow 7 x=35 \times 8$ $$\Rightarrow x=\frac{35 \times 8}{7}=40 .$$

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

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