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If the compound ratio of 5:8 and 3:7 is 45:x. find x

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5:8 and 3:7=45:x

15:56 = 45:x

Product of means. = product of extremes

15x. = 2520

X=2520/15

x= 168

User Baach
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Given:

5:8 and 3:7 = 45:X

Step-by-step explanation:

15:56 = 45:x

15x. = 2520

X=2520/15

x= 168

Conclusion:

Thus the value of x is found to be 168.

User Krzakov
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