Two numbers are in the ratio 12:9 and their sum is 368. Find the numbers. MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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Ratio of present ages of A and B is 6:7. After 7 years, the ratio becomes 8:8. Present age of A is?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Let ages 6k and 7k. Then (6k + 7)/(7k + 7) = 8/8. Solving gives k ≈ 23, age of A = 6*23 = 138.
Let ages 6k and 7k. Then (6k + 7)/(7k + 7) = 8/8. Solving gives k ≈ 23, age of A = 6*23 = 138.
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Two numbers are in the ratio 11:5 and their sum is 789. Find the numbers.
Correct Answer: Option B
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Numbers = 11k and 5k. 11k + 5k = 789 ⇒ k = 49. Thus, numbers are 539 and 245.
Numbers = 11k and 5k. 11k + 5k = 789 ⇒ k = 49. Thus, numbers are 539 and 245.
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If a:b = 3:4 and b:c = 4:11, then a:b:c = ?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 3:4, b:c = 4:11 ⇒ a:b:c = 3:4:11.
Combine ratios: a:b = 3:4, b:c = 4:11 ⇒ a:b:c = 3:4:11.
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