SSC CGL Ratio and Proportion question with solution
Ratio and ProportionEasySSC CGL 2024
Two numbers are in the ratio 4 : 5 and their sum is 45. What is the larger number?
- (A)30
- (B)25
- (C)41
- (D)5
Correct answer: (B) 25
Let the numbers be 4x and 5x. Then 4x + 5x = 45, so 9x = 45 and x = 5. The larger number is 5x = 5 × 5 = 25.
Shortcut: Larger number = 5/9 of 45.
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 — 10 September, Shift 1
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