Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Algebra

Question:

What is the value of x if 4 : x = x : 16 ?

Options:

16

8

9

12

Correct Answer:

8

Explanation:

$\frac{4}{x}=\frac{x}{16}$ 

cross multiply

$64 = x^2 ⇒ x = 8$