SSC CGL Ratio and Proportion question with solution
Ratio and ProportionEasy
Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 7 and their sum is 140. What is the larger number?
- (A)56
- (B)98
- (C)112
- (D)42
Correct answer: (B) 98
Let the numbers be 3x and 7x. Then 3x + 7x = 140, so 10x = 140 and x = 14. The larger number is 7x = 7 × 14 = 98.
Shortcut: Larger number = 7/10 of 140.
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- Quantitative Aptitude
- Topic
- Ratio and Proportion
- Exam
- SSC CGL
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