SSC MTS Ratio and Proportion question with solution
Ratio and ProportionEasySSC MTS 2024
Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5 and their sum is 56. What is the larger number?
- (A)42
- (B)35
- (C)53
- (D)14
Correct answer: (B) 35
Let the numbers be 3x and 5x. Then 3x + 5x = 56, so 8x = 56 and x = 7. The larger number is 5x = 5 × 7 = 35.
Shortcut: Larger number = 5/8 of 56.
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- Subject
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Topic
- Ratio and Proportion
- Exam
- SSC MTS 2024
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Appears in: SSC MTS 2024 Computer Based Examination Question Paper — 30 September, Shift 1
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