Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratio & Proportion

Question:

If 36 : 84 :: 42 : X, then the value of X, is:

Options:

18

98

72

48

Correct Answer:

98

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 98

We are given the proportion:

$36 : 84 :: 42 : X$

Step 1: Write as a fraction

$\frac{36}{84} = \frac{42}{X}$

Step 2: Solve for X

$X = \frac{42 \times 84}{36} = \frac{3528}{36} = 98$