If $0.75:x::5:8$, then the value of $x$ is:

Question

If $0.75:x::5:8$, then the value of $x$ is:

Option A

1.0

Option B

1.1

Option C — Correct answer

1.2

Correct choice.

Option D

1.25

Explanation

Using $\frac{0.75}{x}=\frac{5}{8}$ gives $x=0.75\times\frac{8}{5}=1.2$.

Chapter Mock 2: Ratio, Proportion and Partnership