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If 2, 3, 28 and x are in proportion then find the value of x.
  • a)
    42
  • b)
    28
  • c)
    56
  • d)
    14
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Let present age of father be 7x and that of son is 2x
after 10 years, their ages will be 7x+10 and 2x+10 respectively
so ratio will be
(7x+10)/(2x+10) = 9/4
28x+40 = 18x+90
10x = 50
x = 5
so present age of father is 7x =
35 years
 

If x, 30,24 and 16 are in proportion then find the value of x.
  • a)
    45
  • b)
    60
  • c)
    15
  • d)
    80
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Mahesh Chavan answered
Given: x, 30, 24, 16 are in proportion.

To find: The value of x.

Solution:

The given numbers are in proportion. This means that the ratio of any two consecutive numbers is equal to the ratio of the other two consecutive numbers.

Therefore, we can write:

x/30 = 24/16

Cross-multiplying, we get:

16x = 30 × 24

Simplifying, we get:

16x = 720

Dividing both sides by 16, we get:

x = 45

Therefore, the value of x is 45.

Hence, option A is the correct answer.

What is the new ratio obtained by adding 4 to the antecedent and 2 to the consequent of the ratio 3:8?
  • a)
    5:12 
  • b)
    10:7
  • c)
    12:5
  • d)
    7:10              
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Given ratio is 3:8.

To obtain the new ratio, we need to add 4 to the antecedent and 2 to the consequent.

Adding 4 to the antecedent of 3, we get 7.
Adding 2 to the consequent of 8, we get 10.

Therefore, the new ratio is 7:10.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

If 9, 18, x and 8 are in proportion then find the value of x.
  • a)
    2
  • b)
    4
  • c)
    3
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Neha Mehta answered
Given: 9, 18, x, 8 are in proportion

To find: value of x

Solution:

We know that when four numbers are in proportion, the product of the extremes is equal to the product of the means.

So, we can write:

9 × 8 = 18 × x

72 = 18x

4 = x

Therefore, the value of x is 4.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.

In a school, there were 73 holidays in one year. What is the ratio of the number of holidays to the number of days in one year?
  • a)
    it is 5:1
  • b)
    it is 1:5
  • c)
    it is 1:4
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Gayatri Chavan answered
Given:
Number of holidays in a year = 73.
To do:
We have to find the ratio of the number of holidays to the number of days in one year.
Solution:
Number of days in a year = 365.
Therefore,
The ratio of the number of holidays to the number of days in one year = 73:365 = 1:5.

The ratio of number of boys to number of girls in a tutorial is 2:3. If there are 180 girls, what is the number of boys?
  • a)
    36  
  • b)
    60
  • c)
    120
  • d)
    100
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Uday Gupta answered
Ratio of number of boys to number of girls = 2:3
Number of girls = 180
Let the number of boys be x.
⇒ 2/3 = x/180 [∵ they are equivalent ratios]
⇒ 3x = 2×180
⇒ x = 360/3
⇒ x = 120
∴ Number of boys are 120.

The ratios 6:3 and 5 :15 are given. Which of the following is true about them?
  • a)
    The given ratios are not in proportion
  • b)
    The given ratios are equal
  • c)
    The given ratios are equivalent
  • d)
    The given ratios are in proportion
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sanky Bhim answered
-when two ratios are same they are said to be in proportion.
- suppose we write the two ratios like this ---> 6:3::5:15 ( :: means same as )
- but 6:3 is not same as 5:15 
- to check it we know product of extremes = product of means 
- 6 * 15 = 90
-3* 5 = 15
- 90 is not equal to 15 hence the given ratios are not in proportion .

Find the ratio of 30 minutes to 1.5 hours.
  • a)
    it is 1:3
  • b)
    it is 3:1
  • c)
    it is 1:2
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Pallavi Roy answered
To find the ratio of 30 minutes to 1.5 hours, we need to convert both quantities to the same unit of time. Since both minutes and hours are units of time, we can convert minutes to hours or hours to minutes. In this case, it would be easier to convert minutes to hours.

Converting 30 minutes to hours:
1 hour = 60 minutes
So, 30 minutes = 30/60 = 0.5 hours

Now we can compare the two quantities in terms of hours:

30 minutes : 1.5 hours
0.5 hours : 1.5 hours

Simplifying the ratio:
Divide both quantities by the same number to simplify the ratio. In this case, we can divide both quantities by 0.5.

0.5 hours / 0.5 hours : 1.5 hours / 0.5 hours
1 : 3

Therefore, the ratio of 30 minutes to 1.5 hours is 1:3.

Explanation:
- Convert 30 minutes to hours by dividing it by 60.
- Compare the two quantities in terms of hours.
- Simplify the ratio by dividing both quantities by the same number.
- The simplified ratio is 1:3.

If 14, 16, x and 24 are in proportion then find the value of x.
  • a)
    10.5
  • b)
    21
  • c)
    5
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rounak Chawla answered
Understanding Proportion
In mathematics, four quantities a, b, c, and d are said to be in proportion if the ratio of a to b is equal to the ratio of c to d. This can be expressed as:
a/b = c/d
In this case, we have the quantities 14, 16, x, and 24.
Setting Up the Equation
We can set up the proportion as follows:
14/16 = x/24
Cross-Multiplying
To solve for x, we can use cross-multiplication:
14 * 24 = 16 * x
Calculating the Left Side:
14 * 24 = 336
This gives us:
336 = 16 * x
Solving for x
Now, we divide both sides by 16 to find the value of x:
x = 336 / 16
Calculating the Right Side:
x = 21
Conclusion
Thus, the value of x is 21. The correct option is b) 21. This shows that when the numbers 14, 16, x, and 24 are in proportion, x can be calculated accurately using the property of proportions.

Length of a room is 30 m and its breadth is 20 m. Find the ratio of length of the room to the breadth of the room.
  • a)
    it is 2:3
  • b)
    it is 3:2
  • c)
    it is 1:3
  • d)
    it is 1:2
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Jay Goyal answered
To find the ratio of length to breadth, we need to divide the length of the room by the breadth of the room.

Given:
Length of the room = 30 m
Breadth of the room = 20 m

To find the ratio of length to breadth, we divide the length by the breadth:

Ratio = Length / Breadth

Let's calculate:

Ratio = 30 m / 20 m

Simplifying the division, we get:

Ratio = 3/2

Thus, the ratio of length to breadth is 3:2, which corresponds to option B.

Explanation:
The ratio of length to breadth represents the relationship between the length and breadth of the room. In this case, the length is 30 m and the breadth is 20 m. When we divide the length by the breadth, we get a ratio of 3/2. This means that for every 3 units of length, there are 2 units of breadth. So, the ratio of length to breadth is 3:2.

Identify the ratio of 4 seconds and 1/4 minute from the following.
  • a)
    4 : 15
  • b)
    1 : 4
  • c)
    15 : 4            
  • d)
    1 : 16
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

We are asked to identify the ratio of 4 seconds and 1/4 minute. Let's break it down:
1 minute = 60 seconds, so:
1/4 minute = 1/4 × 60 = 15 seconds
Now, the ratio of 4 seconds to 15 seconds is:
Ratio = 4 : 15

What is the condition for two ratios to be equal?
  • a)
    Product of means is equal to antecedents
  • b)
    Product of extremes is equal to consequents
  • c)
    Antecedents   are   equal   to consequents
  • d)
    Product of means is equal to product of extremes
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Maya Deshpande answered
Ratios:
A ratio is a comparison of two quantities. It is expressed in the form of a fraction or using a colon (:). For example, if we have two quantities A and B, the ratio of A to B can be written as A/B or A:B.

Equality of Ratios:
Two ratios are said to be equal if they represent the same comparison between quantities. In other words, the two ratios have the same value.

Conditions for Ratios to be Equal:
To determine if two ratios are equal, we can use different methods. However, the most common condition for two ratios to be equal is when the product of the means is equal to the product of the extremes.

Explanation:
Let's consider two ratios, A/B and C/D. According to the condition for equality of ratios, we have the following equation:

(A/B) = (C/D)

To check if the condition holds true, we can cross multiply the terms:

A * D = B * C

If the product of the means (B * C) is equal to the product of the extremes (A * D), then the two ratios are equal.

Example:
Let's take an example to understand this concept better. Consider the ratios 2/3 and 4/6. We can check if they are equal using the condition mentioned above:

Product of means = (3 * 4) = 12
Product of extremes = (2 * 6) = 12

Since the product of the means is equal to the product of the extremes (12 = 12), the two ratios are equal.

Conclusion:
In summary, two ratios are equal if the product of the means is equal to the product of the extremes. This condition allows us to determine if two ratios represent the same comparison between quantities.

In a cricket team what is the ratio of total number of players to the number of wicket keepers?
  • a)
    1:11
  • b)
    11:1
  • c)
    16:1
  • d)
    10:1
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

In a cricket team, the ratio of the total number of players to the number of wicket keepers is 11:1. This means that for every 11 players in the team, there is only 1 wicket keeper. Let's understand this in more detail.

Understanding the Roles in a Cricket Team:
Cricket is a team sport played between two teams, with each team consisting of multiple players. In a cricket team, there are various roles and positions that players take up. One of the important positions is that of a wicket keeper.

What is a Wicket Keeper?
A wicket keeper is a player who stands behind the stumps (the set of three wooden sticks called wickets) to catch the ball and try to dismiss the batsman. The wicket keeper plays a crucial role in the team as they are responsible for catching the ball when the batsman misses it or edges it.

The Ratio of Players to Wicket Keepers:
In a cricket team, there are typically 11 players on the field at any given time. These players can have various roles such as batsmen, bowlers, and fielders. However, there is only one wicket keeper who stands behind the stumps.

Therefore, the ratio of the total number of players to the number of wicket keepers is 11:1. This means that for every 11 players in the team, there is only 1 wicket keeper.

Example:
Let's consider an example to illustrate this. Suppose we have a cricket team with a total of 22 players. In this case, the ratio of the total number of players to the number of wicket keepers would be 22:2, which can be simplified to 11:1. This means that in a team of 22 players, there would be 2 wicket keepers.

Conclusion:
In summary, the ratio of the total number of players to the number of wicket keepers in a cricket team is 11:1. This ratio implies that for every 11 players, there is only 1 wicket keeper. It is important to have a wicket keeper in the team as they play a crucial role in catching the ball and trying to dismiss the batsman.

Find the ratio of 81 to 108.
  • a)
    it is 1:4
  • b)
    it is 4:3
  • c)
    it is 3:4
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Saikat Rane answered
Ratio refers to the quantitative relationship between two amounts or values. It is expressed in the form of a:b, where a and b are the two values being compared.

To find the ratio of 81 to 108, we need to divide both numbers by their greatest common factor, which is 27.

81 ÷ 27 = 3
108 ÷ 27 = 4

Therefore, the ratio of 81 to 108 is 3:4.

Option C, "it is 3:4", is the correct answer.

Find the mean proportion of 25:10::10:4.
  • a)
    25
  • b)
    10
  • c)
    4
  • d)
    100
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anirban Saini answered
Understanding Mean Proportion
The given proportion is 25:10::10:x. To find the mean proportion (x) between the two ratios, we will use the property of mean proportions in ratios.
Proportionality in Ratios
When we say 25:10::10:x, it means that:
- 25 is to 10 as 10 is to x.
This can be expressed mathematically as:
- (25 / 10) = (10 / x)
Cross Multiplication
To solve for x, we can cross-multiply:
- 25 * x = 10 * 10
This simplifies to:
- 25x = 100
Solving for x
Now, we divide both sides by 25:
- x = 100 / 25
- x = 4
Conclusion
Thus, the mean proportion of 25:10::10:4 is indeed 4.
However, it seems there was a misunderstanding regarding the correct option. The correct answer based on the calculations is option 'C', which is 4, not 'B' (10). Please double-check the options provided.
This problem illustrates the concept of mean proportion and how to solve ratios, which is an essential skill in understanding relationships between numbers.

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