Ratio, Proportion


  1. Find the compound ratio of 2 : 7, 5 : 3 and 4 : 7 ?









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    Required compound ratio = (2 x 5 x 4) / (7 x 3 x 7)

    Correct Option: B

    Required compound ratio = (2 x 5 x 4) / (7 x 3 x 7)
    = 40/147
    = 40 : 147


  1. If A : B = 3 : 4 and B : C = 8 : 9 then find the value of A : B : C ?









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    Given that
    A : B = 3 4 = ( 3 x 2 ) : (4 x 2 ) = 6 : 8
    B : C = 8 : 9

    Correct Option: D

    Given that
    A : B = 3 : 4 = ( 3 x 2 ) : (4 x 2 ) = 6 : 8
    B : C = 8 : 9
    ∴ A : B : C = 6 : 8 : 9
    As consequent of the first ratio is equal to the antecedent of second ratio.



  1. If (a + b ) : (a - b) = 5 : 3, then find ( a2 + b2 ) : ( a2 - b2 ) .









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    (a + b) / (a - b) = 5/3
    ⇒ 3a + 3b = 5a - 5b
    ⇒ 2a = 8b
    ⇒ a = 4b,
    ⇒ a/b = 4/1

    Now, ( a2 + b2 ) / (a2 - b2 ) = [a2 / (b2+1)] / [a2 / (b2 -1)]
    = [( a/b )2 + 1] / [( a/b )2 - 1] = [( 4/1 )2 + 1] / [( 4/1 )2 - 1]
    = [16 + 1] / [16 - 1] = 17/15

    Correct Option: A

    (a + b) / (a - b) = 5/3
    ⇒ 3a + 3b = 5a - 5b
    ⇒ 2a = 8b
    ⇒ a = 4b,
    ⇒ a/b = 4/1

    Now, ( a2 + b2 ) / (a2 - b2 ) = [a2 / (b2+1)] / [a2 / (b2 -1)]
    = [( a/b )2 + 1] / [( a/b )2 - 1] = [( 4/1 )2 + 1] / [( 4/1 )2 - 1]
    = [16 + 1] / [16 - 1] = 17/15
    ∴ ( a2 + b2 ) : ( a2 - b2 ) = 17 : 15


  1. If x/2y = 6/7, then find the value of (x - y) / (x + y) + 14/19 ?









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    Given that, x/2y = 6/7
    ⇒ x/y = 12/7
    By componenod dividendo,
    (x - y) / (x + y) = (12 - 7) / (12 + 7) = 5/19

    Correct Option: B

    Given that, x/2y = 6/7
    ⇒ x/y = 12/7
    By componenod dividendo,
    (x - y) / (x + y) = (12 - 7) / (12 + 7) = 5/19
    ∴ (x - y) / (x + y) + 14 /19 = 5/19 + 14/19 = 19/19 = 1



  1. The total weight of sanjay and suresh is 120 kg. If sanjay weighs 30 kg more than Suresh, then what is the ratio of the weight of suresh to that of sanjay ?









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    Given that
    Sanjay + Suresh = 120 ...(i)
    Sanjay - Suresh = 30 ...(ii)
    By adding Eqs (I) and (ii) we get
    2 x sanjay = 150
    ∴ sanjay = 150/2 = 75 kg
    ∴ Weight of Suresh = 75 - 35 = 45 kg

    Correct Option: B

    Given that
    Sanjay + Suresh = 120 ...(i)
    Sanjay - Suresh = 30 ...(ii)
    By adding Eqs (I) and (ii) we get
    2 x sanjay = 150
    ∴ sanjay = 150/2 = 75 kg
    ∴ Weight of Suresh = 75 - 35 = 45 kg
    ∴ Suresh : Sanjay = 45 : 75 = 3 : 5 = 3/5 = 0.6