Ratio, Proportion


  1. The quantity that must be added to each term of a : b, so as to make it c : d, is









  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    Let the quantity be k.
    Then, (a + k) / (b + k) = c/d

    Correct Option: D

    Let the quantity be k.
    Then, (a + k) / (b + k) = c/d
    ⇒ (a + k)d = (b + k)c
    ⇒ ad + dk = bc + ck
    ⇒ ad - bc = ck - dk
    ⇒ ad - bc = k(c - d)
    ∴ k = (ad - bc) / (c - d)


  1. A sum of ₹ 7000 is divided among A, B, and C in such a way that the shares of A and B are in the ratio 2 : 3 and those of B and C are in the ratio 4 : 5, The ahare of B is









  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    Given, A : B = 2 : 3
    and B : C = 4 : 5
    Then, A : B : C = 8 : 12 : 15
    7there4; Share of B = [12/(8 + 12 + 15)] x 7000

    Correct Option: C

    Given, A : B = 2 : 3
    and B : C = 4 : 5
    Then, A : B : C = 8 : 12 : 15
    7there4; Share of B = [12/(8 + 12 + 15)] x 7000
    = (12 x 7000)/35
    = 2400
    = ₹ 2400



  1. A sum of money is divided among A, B, C and D in the ratio of 3 : 7 : 9 : 13 . If the share of B is ₹, then what will be the total amount of money of A and C together ?











  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    Let A's share = 3N
    B's share = 9N
    and D's share = 13N
    According to the question
    7N = 4872
    ∴ N = 4872/7 = 696
    Share of A and C = 3N + 9N = 12N

    Correct Option: A

    Let A's share = 3N
    B's share = 9N
    and D's share = 13N
    According to the question
    7N = 4872
    ∴ N = 4872/7 = 696
    Share of A and C = 3N + 9N = 12N
    = 12 x 696 = ₹ 8352


  1. The ratio between the ages of A and B is 3 : 5 and the sum of their ages is 56 yr. The ratio between their ages 7 yr ago was









  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    Age of A = (3/8) x 56 = 21 yr
    Age of B = (5/8) x 56 = 35 yr

    Correct Option: C

    Age of A = (3/8) x 56 = 21 yr
    Age of B = (5/8) x 56 = 35 yr
    Before 7yr, ration of the ages of A and B
    = (21 - 7) : (35 - 7)
    = 14 : 28
    = 1 : 2



  1. The ratio of the radii of two cylinders is 2 : 3, and the ratio of their heights is 5 : 3. The ratio of their volumes will be









  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    r1
    =
    2
    and
    h1
    =
    5
    r23h23

    ∴  Ratio of volumes of cylinders =
    πr12h1
    πr22h2

    =
    r1
    2 ×
    h1
    r2h2

    =
    2
    2 ×
    5
    33

    =
    20
    27

    Correct Option: B

    r1
    =
    2
    and
    h1
    =
    5
    r23h23

    ∴  Ratio of volumes of cylinders =
    πr12h1
    πr22h2

    =
    r1
    2 ×
    h1
    r2h2

    =
    2
    2 ×
    5
    33

    =
    20
    27