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In the ratio 0.5 : 20 :: X : 200, what is X?

  • A. 2
  • B. 5
  • C. 10
  • D. 15
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To find X, set up the proportion: (0.5/20) = (X/200). Cross multiply: 0.5 * 200 = 20 * X. Solve for X: 100 = 20X, so X = 100/20 = 5. Therefore, X is equal to 5 in the given ratio. The correct answer is B, as X equals 5 when the ratio is 0.5 : 20 :: X : 200.