Question

Find the possible value of x if, $\frac{3}{9}>\frac{5}{x}$.

• A. 16
• B. 14
• C. 13
• D. 12

Answer 1

The correct option is A 16

We can compare the unlike fractions by cross multiplication in the following way:

As $\frac{3}{9}>\frac{5}{x}$,

$3\times x>5\times 9$

$3\times x>5\times 45$

$3\times x>45$

$x>\frac{45}{3}$

$\therefore x>15$

Hence, the value of x should be greater than 15, but all the options are less than 15 except for option (a).

Option (A) is the possible value of x.
$x=16>15$