Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Entry Exam
Ratio and Proportion: 3: X = 5: 800. What is X? (Enter numeric value only.)
Correct answer
A
Rationale
To find the value of X in the given ratio, set up the proportion: (3/X) = (5/800). Cross-multiply to solve for X: 3 ÔÇö 800 = 5X. This simplifies to 2400 = 5X. Dividing both sides by 5 gives X = 2400/5 = 480. Therefore, the correct answer is A) 43.64.