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Question
If the ratios formed using the numbers 2, 5, x, 20 in the same order are in proportion, then ‘x’ is
Options
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4
10
8
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Solution
If the ratios formed using the numbers 2, 5, x, 20 in the same order are in proportion, then ‘x’ is 8
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