SSC GD Ratio and Proportion question with solution
Ratio and ProportionEasy
Two numbers are in the ratio 4 : 5 and their sum is 108. What is the larger number?
- (A)72
- (B)104
- (C)12
- (D)60
Correct answer: (D) 60
Let the numbers be 4x and 5x. Then 4x + 5x = 108, so 9x = 108 and x = 12. The larger number is 5x = 5 × 12 = 60.
Shortcut: Larger number = 5/9 of 108.
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- Quantitative Aptitude
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- Ratio and Proportion
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- SSC GD
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