Two numbers are in the ratio 8:6 and their sum is 434. Find the numbers. MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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Question #1
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Find the mean proportional between 36 and 21.
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Mean proportional = √(36 × 21) = √(756) = 27.
Mean proportional = √(36 × 21) = √(756) = 27.
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Ratio of present ages of A and B is 4:6. After 8 years, the ratio becomes 6:9. Present age of A is?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Let ages 4k and 6k. Then (4k + 8)/(6k + 8) = 6/9. Solving gives k ≈ 11, age of A = 4*11 = 44.
Let ages 4k and 6k. Then (4k + 8)/(6k + 8) = 6/9. Solving gives k ≈ 11, age of A = 4*11 = 44.
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Ratio of present ages of A and B is 3:6. After 8 years, the ratio becomes 5:8. Present age of A is?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Let ages 3k and 6k. Then (3k + 8)/(6k + 8) = 5/8. Solving gives k ≈ 23, age of A = 3*23 = 69.
Let ages 3k and 6k. Then (3k + 8)/(6k + 8) = 5/8. Solving gives k ≈ 23, age of A = 3*23 = 69.
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