Ratio and Proportion Formulas for Competitive Exams
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
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
If a : b = 20:5 then find out the value of (13a-9b): (11a-7b)?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Correct Answer : A
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
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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