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Download Solution PDFIf 125 : y :: y : 180, find the positive value of y.
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Option 1 : 150
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Download Solution PDFGiven:
125 : y :: y : 180
Formula Used:
In proportion, a : b :: c : d is equivalent to a × d = b × c .
Calculation:
Using the formula:
125 : y :: y : 180
⇒ 125 × 180 = y × y
⇒ y2 = 125 × 180
⇒ y2 = 22500
⇒ y = √22500
⇒ y = 150
The positive value of y is 150.
The correct answer is option 1.
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