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Ratio and Proportion: 15:1000 :: X:100

  • A. X = 7.5
  • B. X = 6,666
  • C. X = 0.15
  • D. X = 1.5
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To solve this proportion problem, we set up the ratio 15:1000 equal to X:100. This gives us (15/1000) = (X/100). Cross-multiplying, we get 15 — 100 = 1000X, which simplifies to 1500 = 1000X. Dividing both sides by 1000, we find X = 1.5. Therefore, the correct answer is X = 1.5.