Question

In the ratio 7: 8. If the consequent is 40, what a the antecedent.

Answer 1

Given ratio = 7: 8

Let the ratio of consequent and antecedent 7x: 8x

Consequent = 40

8x = 40

x = 40/8

x = 5

Antecedent = 7x = 7 × 5 = 35