Find the fraction which bears the same ratio to 1/27 that

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Find the fraction which bears the same ratio to 1/27 that 3/27 does to 5/9.

1. 5
  9
2. 1
  35
3. 45
  7
4. 7
  45

Correct Option: B

Let the required fraction be x.
According to the question,

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x :	1	=	3	:	5
	27		7		9

⇒ x ×	5	=	1	×	3	=	1
	9		27		7		63

⇒ x =	1	×	9	=	1
	63		5		35