SSC CGL Ratio and Proportion question with solution
Ratio and ProportionEasy
Two numbers are in the ratio 2 : 5 and their sum is 84. What is the larger number?
- (A)36
- (B)24
- (C)72
- (D)60
Correct answer: (D) 60
Let the numbers be 2x and 5x. Then 2x + 5x = 84, so 7x = 84 and x = 12. The larger number is 5x = 5 × 12 = 60.
Shortcut: Larger number = 5/7 of 84.
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- Quantitative Aptitude
- Topic
- Ratio and Proportion
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- SSC CGL
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