SSC CGL Ratio and Proportion question with solution
Ratio and ProportionEasy
Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 4 and their sum is 105. What is the larger number?
- (A)75
- (B)60
- (C)45
- (D)102
Correct answer: (B) 60
Let the numbers be 3x and 4x. Then 3x + 4x = 105, so 7x = 105 and x = 15. The larger number is 4x = 4 × 15 = 60.
Shortcut: Larger number = 4/7 of 105.
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- Quantitative Aptitude
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- Ratio and Proportion
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- SSC CGL
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