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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

The terms x - 1, x + 2, 3x + 5, and y are in proportion. Find the value of y if x = 5.

Options:

45

35

24

29

Correct Answer:

35

Explanation:

x - 1, x + 2, 3x + 5, y

⇒ x = 5,

⇒ 4 : 7 :: 20 : y

⇒ 4y = 20 x 7

⇒ 4y = 140

⇒ y = 35.

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