Given 9 (inches) = 0.25 (yards), which one of the following statements is TRUE? A. 3 inches = 0.5 yards B. 9 inches = 1.5 yards C. 9 inches = 0.25 yards D. 6 inches = 0.5 yards

GATE 2016 · General Aptitude · Quadratic Equations · medium

Answer: Option C: 9 inches = 0.25 yards is TRUE (it is the given fact itself).

1. Extract conversion factor: Given: 9 inches = 0.25 yards. Rate = 9 / 0.25 = 36 inches per yard.
2. Check each option against rate = 36: A: 3/0.5 = 6 != 36 (FALSE). B: 9/1.5 = 6 != 36 (FALSE). C: 9/0.25 = 36 (TRUE -- this is the given statement itself). D: 6/0.5 = 12 != 36 (FALSE).