Ratio and Proportion Questions Latest Ratio and Proportion MCQ Objective Que: & PER ABR ketal ARS econ Start Complete Exam Preparation ita oeag lias I ec jownload App Question 1: View this Question Online > The ratio of present age of A and Bis 1 : 3 and the ratio of present age of A and Cis 2: 3. The difference between the present age of A and C is 2 years. 14 years hence, find the sum of there ages. 1. 70 5. 68 Mo ccic Solution Below) Option 2: 64coaching govt. exams Under One Roof cae or oad Win over the concepts of Ratio and Proportion and get a step ahead with the preparations for Quantitative Aptitude with Testbook Ratio and Proportion Question 1 Detailed Solution Solution: A:B=1:3 Ares 23 By solving we get, ArBee421 6:3 The difference between the present ages of A dC is 2 years 3-2=2 1 = 2years Age of Ais 4 years. Age of Bis 12 years. Age of Cis 6 years. In 14 years time, they will all be 14 years older: Awill be 4 + 14 = 18 years old. B will be 12 + 14 = 26 years old. Cwill be 6 + 14 = 20 years old. So, the total age of A, B, and C in 14 years will be 64 years.India’s #1 Learning Platform Rete ta Start Complete Exam Preparation ioe Practice eae Califone ermine Co) eran Fx Download App Question 2: View this Question Online > The number of male and female in an class is in the ratio of (4x + 5) : 4x. If 25 male and 10 female are added to the class, then, the ratio would change to 5 : 3. How many male are there in the class at initial? 1. 20 2. 30 ~% 4. 25 5. None of these Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 4: 25 Ratio and Proportion Question 2 Detailed Solution Given: The number of male and female in an class is in the ratio of (4x + 5) : 4x. If 25 male and 10 female are added to the class, then, the ratio would change to 5: 3. Calculation: The ratio between male and female = (4x + 5): 4x After adding 25 male and 10 female, the ratio becomeAccording to question — =3 (4x + 5 + 25)/ (4x + 10) = 5/3 = (4x + 30)/ (4x + 10) = 5/3 = 12x +90 = 20x + 50 = (20x - 12x) = 90-50 » \ = 8x= 40 =x = 40/8 ax=5 The number of male in the class initially = (4x + 5) [4x 5) +5] = (20 +5) 325 «=. the correct answer is 25. India’s #1 Learning Platform Start Complete Exam Preparation ce} eben one) CaS erromeny Question Bank Pe Jownload App Question 3: View this Question Online > What is the third proportional to 9 and 12? eo Wee pa Ree oeAnswer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: 16 Ratio and Proportion Question 3 Detailed Solution Formula: Ifa, b, and care in proportion = a/b = b/c= b? = ac Calculation: Let the third proportional to 12 be x According to the question \ 92122 12:% 9/12 = 14K =x = (12 x 12/9 =x= 16 The third proportional to 9 and 12 is 16. 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None of these Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: 32.5 Ratio and Proportion Question 4 Detailed Solution Given: Mitu’s expenditure and savings are in the ratio 4:1 Salary increased by 30% Saving increased by 20% Caculation: Ratio of Mitu's expenditure an \gs arelin the ratio = 40: 10 Expendiure of Mitu's = 40 and say f Mitu’s = 10 = Income of Mitu’s = 40 + 10 = 50 = New income of Mitu' = 50 x (130/100) = 65 = New savings of Mitu’s = 10 x (120/100) = 12 = New expenditure of Mitu’s = 65 - 12 = 53 = Expenditure increased by = 53-40 = 13, = Expenditure increased by (in %) = 13/40 x 100 = 32.5 eee ee pata CRC RR Snolee pen ae oes colony restating Gas ete Download App Question 5: View this Question Online > Ina basket consists of Apples and oranges in the ratio of 6:5. If x apples and (x + 2) . Find the total number of rotten apples and oranges in the basket.difference between apples and oranges in the baskets 8. a 2.25 oranges were rotten than the ratio of the fresh apples and oranges is Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3:18 Ratio and Proportion Question 5 Detailed Solution Solution: Number of apples in the basket = 6a Number of oranges in the basket = 5a difference between apples and oranges in the basket is & 6a-5a=8 a=8 Number of apples in the basket = 62 = 48 ~ lfx apples and (x + 2) oranges were rot Number of oranges in the basketNumber of fresh apples to oranges are in the ratio 4:3 (48 -)/(40 - (x + 2) = 4/3 (144 - 3x) = (160 - 4x - 8) x=8 Total number of rotten oranges and apples in the basket is (8 + 8 + 2) = 18 Hence, option(3) is correct. Top Ratio and Proportion MCQ Objective Questions od India’s #1 Learning Platform Start Complete Exam Preparation Bike: (lt) ecto oann | (al) ae Download App ‘Question 6 u:v=4:7andv:w=9:7. If u= 72, then what is the value of w? 1, 98 Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: 98 Ratio and Proportion Question 6 Detailed Solution era er View this Question Online >Given: u:v=4:7andv:w=9:7 Concept Used: In this type of question, number can be calculated by using the below formulae Formula Used: if u: v b, thenuxb=vxa. Calculation: u:v=4:7andv:w=9:7 To make ratio v equal in both cases We have to multiply the 1st ratio by 9 and 2nd ratio by 7 uiv=9x4:9%7= 36:63 a viw=9x7:7x7= 63:49 ) Form (j) and (ji), we can see that tNeagio vis equal in both cases So, Equating the ratios we get, HEME W 3663549 =uiw = 36:49 When u = 72, w= 49 x 72/36 = 98 = Value of w is 98 India's #1 Learning Platform Cece eet Start Complete Exam Preparation os 4 reas i Ce Hisraey Poetry Download App ‘Question 7 View this Question Online > Abag has % 785 in the denomination of .2, 75 and ¥ 10 coins. The coins are in the ratio of 6:9: 10. How many coins of & 5 are in the bag? 1. 60Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: 45 Ratio and Proportion Question 7 Detailed Solution Given: 785 in the denomination of X 2, 5 and 3 10 coins The coins are in the ratio of 6:9: 10 Calculation: Let the number of coins of _" %10'be 6x, 9x and 10x respectively 9 (2 x 6x) + (5 x 9x) + (10 % TOA 785 = 157x = 785 one Number of coins of 5 = 9x = 9x 5= 45 + 45 coins of 2 5 are in the bag India’s #1 Learning Platform Rear eee Start Complete Exam Preparati Peay abcd Mock Tests MasterCl Question Bank Exec) Download App Question 8 View this Question Online > Aman has 25 paise, 50 paise and 1 Rupee coins. There are 220 coins in all and the total amount is 160. If there are thrice as many 1 Rupee coins there are 25 paise coins, then Cal hae RE ES eeAnswer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: 60 Ratio and Proportion Question 8 Detailed Solution Given: Total coin = 220 Total money = Rs. 160 There are thrice as many 1 Rupee coins as there are 25 paise coins. ts Concept used: Ratio method is used. Calculation: oO he Let the 25 paise coins be 'x’ 19° So, one rupees coins = 3x N 50 paise coins = 220 — x — (3x) = 220 ~ (4x) S$ According to the questions, 3x + [(220 —4x)/2] + x/4 = 160 = (12x + 440 —8x + xy/4 = 160 = 5x +440 = 640 = 5x = 200 =x=40 So, 50 paise coins = 220 - (4x) = 220 - (4 x 40) = 60 = The number of 50 paise coin is 60.we Iie ABE Ul Bec) Start Complete Exam Preparation OR tee RR Rosson aoe rd a Clie CJ ibes pir jownload App Question 9 View this Question Online > IfA:B = 7:8and B: C= 7:9, then whatis the ratio of A: B: €? 1. 56:49:72 2. 49:56:72 3. 56:72:49 4. 72:56:49 ~ ‘Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2:49 : 56:72 Ratio and Proportion Question 9 Detailed Solution Given: A:B=7:8 B:C=7:9 Concept: If N is divided into a : b, then First part = N x a/(a +b) Second part = N x b/(a +b) Calculation: AIR = 7/2Also B/C= 7/9 ----(ii) Multiply equation (i) and (ii) we get. = (AB) x (B/C) = (7/8) (7/9) ~a = A/C = 49/72 A:B=49:56 2 A:B:C =49:56:72 Alternate Methed A:B=7:8= 49:56 B:C=7:9= 56:72 = A:B:C = 49:56:72 & eee Sea Ce CMe ce) CBee DR eo eis eed Pmabccaccs ire toom Ha Ga eco jownload App Question 10 View this Question Online > If A is 25% less than B, then what will be the value of (2B - A)/A? 1. 5/4 2. 3/2 “™! 4. 5/3 Answer (Detailed Solution Below)SPOOR ek: Ratio and Proportion Question 10 Detailed Solution Given: A= 15% of 8 Calculation: A=3/40fB = ALB = 3/4 Let the value of A be 3x and B be 4x So (2B -AV/A = (2 x 4x— EN ° =) (2B — AV/A = 5x/3x y 2: (2B- AYA = 5/3 Short Trick: Ratio of A:B =3:4 +: (2B-AV/A = (8-3) 3 = 5/3 & India’s #1 Learning Platform Start Complete Exam Preparation Pen Practice al Pa Question Bank Exeter) Question 11 lfx:y =5:4, then what will be the ratio f(y ) "(2)2 RCC ong View this Question Online >Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: 25: 16 Ratio and Proportion Question 11 Detailed Solution Given: xy 5:4 Explanation: (xy) = 6/4) ~ (yh) = (4/5) Now, (3) # (2) = gyayeas) = 25/16 s (2) #(4) 225346 Perera ecu) Start Complete Exam Preparation Rat ea Ped Pea ta Doerr jownload App Question Bank xtc) Question 12 View this Question Online > Ifa:b=3:2,b:¢=2:1,¢:d = 1/3: 1/7 andd:e = 1/4: 1/Sfinda:b:c:d:e. 1. 100: 75: 30:15:12 2. 100: 30:75:1 ee reerAnswer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: 105 :70: 35:15:12 Ratio and Proportion Question 12 Detailed Solution Given: (a:b =3:2, (i) b:c=221, Gi) c:d = 1/3177, (vy die =1/4:1/5 Calculations : To solve these type of questions fill the blank by side values and then multiply all the ratios 105: 70: 35: 15:12 § Shortcut Trick a a:b = 3:2 now check which options satisfied this ratio a:b 100: 75 = 4:3 not equal to 3:2 2)a:b = 100: 30 = 10: 3 not equal to 3:2 3)a:b=105:70= 21: 14=3:2 whichis equal to 3:2 A)a:b = 105: 35 = 21:7 = 3: 1 whichis not equal to 3:2 hence option 3 is correct optionCR ABR Rel) Start Complete Exam Preparation alipetoes (err Download App Pac Exc) Rear Ce ecto: Question 13 View this Question Online > The ratio of A salaries of A and B is 6 :7 respectively. If B's Salary is increased by °+, his total salary becomes Rs. 1,47,700. Find the salaryof A (in Rs.). 1, 1,10,000 2. 1,20,000 3. 140,000 Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: 1,20,000 Ratio and Proportion Question 13 Detailed Solution Given: Ratio of salaries of A and 8 = 6:7 1 B's salary increased by 937° Total salary of B = Rs. 147700 Calculation: Let salary of A and B be Rs. 60x and Rs. 70x Now, 1 Increased salary of B = 70x + 70x x 5478According to the question, ~ 73.85x = 147700 =x = 147700/73.85 =x = 2000 So, actual salary of A = 60 x 2000 = Rs. 120000 = The salary (in Rs.) of Ais 120000. ee see Becca Start Complete Exam Preparation eS ele maa iets Faint a Coane RCC Can oss Download App Question 14 View this Question Online > The ratio of two numbers is 14 : 25. If the difference between them is 264, then which is the smaller of the two numbers? 1. 316 2. 204 4 4. 282 Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3: 336 eadisk sei eemaeaa Man Tae 4a Paka RahaGiven: Ratio of two numbers is 14: 25 Difference between them is 264 Calculation: Let the numbers be 14x and ~ = 25x — 14x = 264 = 11x = 264 =24 = Smaller number = 14x = 14 x 24 = 336 The smaller of the two numbers is 336. Ee epee Pela) CM elmer Laced) ra one es ores Eat Peal Question 15 CREB eo to View this Question Online > How much should be added to each termof4 :7 so that it becomes 2 : 3? Answer (Detailed Solution Below)Option 1:2 Ratio and Proportion Question 15 Detailed Solution Given: Ratio of two numbers is 4: 7 Noe Calculations : Let the number added to sain Cie be x’ Now according to the qu (44/7 +x) =2:3 912+ 3x=14+ 2x =x=2 = 2 will be added to make the term in the ratio of 2 : 3.