SSC CGL Ratio and Proportion question with solution
Ratio and ProportionEasy
Two numbers are in the ratio 2 : 5 and their sum is 91. What is the larger number?
- (A)89
- (B)65
- (C)78
- (D)39
Correct answer: (B) 65
Let the numbers be 2x and 5x. Then 2x + 5x = 91, so 7x = 91 and x = 13. The larger number is 5x = 5 × 13 = 65.
Shortcut: Larger number = 5/7 of 91.
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- Quantitative Aptitude
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- Ratio and Proportion
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- SSC CGL
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