MCQ
Assertion (A): Two fractions $\frac{20}{24}$ and $\frac{x}{12}$ are equivalent if $x=5$.
Reason (R): An equivalent fraction is obtained by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator of the given fraction by the same nonzero number.
  • A
    Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • B
    Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
  • C
    Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
  • Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

Answer

Correct option: D.
Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
D

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