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Q: Seats for Mathematics, Physics and Biology in a school are in the ratio 5 : 7 : 8. There is a proposal to increase these seats by 40%, 50% and 75% respectively. What will be the ratio of increased seats ?

  • 1
    1 : 2 : 3
  • 2
    2 : 3 : 4
  • 3
    3: 4 : 5
  • 4
    4 : 5 : 6
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Answer : 2. "2 : 3 : 4"
Explanation :

Answer: B) 2 : 3 : 4 Explanation: Seats for Mathematics, Physics and Biology in a school are in the ratio 5 : 7 : 8. Seats for Mathematics, Physics and Biology in a school are 5x, 7x and 8x. There is a proposal to increase these seats by 40%, 50% and 75% respectively. Then Seats for Mathematics, Physics and Biology in a school will be 1.4 X 5x, 1.5 X 7x and 1.75 X 8x and ratio will be 7 : 10.5 : 14  => 2:3:4.

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