SSC CGL Ratio and Proportion question with solution
Ratio and ProportionEasySSC CGL 2024
Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5 and their sum is 48. What is the larger number?
- (A)12
- (B)36
- (C)45
- (D)30
Correct answer: (D) 30
Let the numbers be 3x and 5x. Then 3x + 5x = 48, so 8x = 48 and x = 6. The larger number is 5x = 5 × 6 = 30.
Shortcut: Larger number = 5/8 of 48.
About this question
- Subject
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Topic
- Ratio and Proportion
- Exam
- SSC CGL 2024
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Appears in: SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 9 September, Shift 2
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