SSC CHSL Ratio and Proportion question with solution
Ratio and ProportionEasy
Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 4 and their sum is 49. What is the larger number?
- (A)7
- (B)28
- (C)35
- (D)21
Correct answer: (B) 28
Let the numbers be 3x and 4x. Then 3x + 4x = 49, so 7x = 49 and x = 7. The larger number is 4x = 4 × 7 = 28.
Shortcut: Larger number = 4/7 of 49.
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- Quantitative Aptitude
- Topic
- Ratio and Proportion
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- SSC CHSL
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