SSC CHSL Ratio and Proportion question with solution
Ratio and ProportionEasy
Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 8 and their sum is 65. What is the larger number?
- (A)15
- (B)40
- (C)60
- (D)25
Correct answer: (B) 40
Let the numbers be 5x and 8x. Then 5x + 8x = 65, so 13x = 65 and x = 5. The larger number is 8x = 8 × 5 = 40.
Shortcut: Larger number = 8/13 of 65.
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- Quantitative Aptitude
- Topic
- Ratio and Proportion
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- SSC CHSL
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