SSC CGL Ratio and Proportion question with solution
Ratio and ProportionEasySSC CGL 2024
Two numbers are in the ratio 4 : 7 and their sum is 33. What is the larger number?
- (A)29
- (B)24
- (C)12
- (D)21
Correct answer: (D) 21
Let the numbers be 4x and 7x. Then 4x + 7x = 33, so 11x = 33 and x = 3. The larger number is 7x = 7 × 3 = 21.
Shortcut: Larger number = 7/11 of 33.
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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