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Ratio and Proportion Formulas for Competitive Exams

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Q :  

The ratio between the ages of a father and his son four year ago was 19:6. If the difference between the ages of the father and son is 26 years, what will be the ratio of their present ages?

(A) 21 : 8

(B) 23 : 8

(C) 23 :10

(D) 27 : 14

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

The number of students in three classes are in the ratio 2:3:5. If the number of students in each class is increased by 20 the ratio become 4: 5: 7. The total number of students before the increase was

(A) 80

(B) 90

(C) 100

(D) 120

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

If a : b = 20:5 then find out the value of (13a-9b): (11a-7b)?

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

What must be added to two numbers that are in the ratio of 3:4, so that they become in the ratio 4:5?

(A) 0.5

(B) 1

(C) 2

(D) 4

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Rs. 425 is divided among 4 men, 5 women and 6 boys such that the share of a man , a woman and a boy may be ratio of 9:8:4. What is the share of a woman?

(A) Rs. 24

(B) Rs. 28

(C) Rs. 32

(D) Rs. 34

Correct Answer : D

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