Question

If $\frac{5}{x}=\frac{15}{x+20}$, what is the value of $\frac{x}{5}$?

• A. $10$
• B. $5$
• C. $2$
• D. $\frac{1}{2}$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$2$

Given, $\frac{5}{x}=\frac{15}{x+20}$
$\Rightarrow 5x+100=15x$
$\Rightarrow 10x=100$
$\Rightarrow x=10$
Therefore $\frac{x}{5}=\frac{10}{5}=2$