If 80 : 60 = x : 12, then x =

(a) 16
(b) 7
(c) 24
(d) 50

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Solution

It is given that,

$\frac{80}{60} = \frac{x}{12} \Rightarrow \frac{80 \div 5}{60 \div 5} = \frac{x}{12} \Rightarrow \frac{16}{12} = \frac{x}{12} \Rightarrow x = 16$

Hence, the correct option is (a).

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If 80 : 60 = x : 12, then x = (a) 16 (b) 7 (c) 24 (d) 50

It is given that, 8060=x12⇒80÷560÷5=x12⇒1612=x12⇒x=16 Hence, the correct option is (a).

If 80 : 60 = x : 12, then x =

(a) 16
(b) 7
(c) 24
(d) 50

It is given that,

$\frac{80}{60} = \frac{x}{12} \Rightarrow \frac{80 \div 5}{60 \div 5} = \frac{x}{12} \Rightarrow \frac{16}{12} = \frac{x}{12} \Rightarrow x = 16$

Hence, the correct option is (a).