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 77. What is the larger number?
- (A)73
- (B)49
- (C)28
- (D)56
Correct answer: (B) 49
Let the numbers be 4x and 7x. Then 4x + 7x = 77, so 11x = 77 and x = 7. The larger number is 7x = 7 × 7 = 49.
Shortcut: Larger number = 7/11 of 77.
About this question
- Subject
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Topic
- Ratio and Proportion
- Exam
- SSC CGL 2024
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Appears in: SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 Question Paper — 18 January, Shift 1
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