Question

If 2:9 :: x:27 then find the value of x.

• A. 4
• B. 6
• C. 8
• D. 10

Answer 1

The correct option is B

6

2:9 :: x: 27 [Given]
$\Rightarrow$ $\frac{2}{9}=\frac{x}{27}$
$\Rightarrow$ $2\times 27=9\times x$
$\Rightarrow$ $9x=54$
$\Rightarrow$ $x=6$
$\therefore$ The value of x is 6.