Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
If 0.75 : x :: 5 : 8, then x is:
A1.2
B1.12
C1.25
D1.3
✓ Correct Answer: A — 1.2
5x = 0.75 * 8 = 6. x = 6/5 = 1.2.
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