SSC CGL Ratio and Proportion question with solution
Ratio and ProportionEasySSC CGL 2024
Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 8 and their sum is 104. What is the larger number?
- (A)24
- (B)72
- (C)40
- (D)64
Correct answer: (D) 64
Let the numbers be 5x and 8x. Then 5x + 8x = 104, so 13x = 104 and x = 8. The larger number is 8x = 8 × 8 = 64.
Shortcut: Larger number = 8/13 of 104.
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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