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In a mixture 60 litres, the ratio of milk and water 2 : 1. If this ratio is to be 1 : 2, then the quanity of water to be further added is:
  • a)
    20 litres
  • b)
    30 litres
  • c)
    40 litres
  • d)
    60 litres
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Mihir Sen answered
Quantity of milk 
Quantity of water in it = (60 - 40) litres = 20 litres.
New ratio = 1 : 2
Let quantity of water to be added further be x litres
Then, milk : water 

∴ Quantity of water to be added = 60 litres.
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The ratio of the income of A and B is 7 : 8, and the ratio of the income of B and C is 8 : 11, If the difference in the income earned by A and C is Rs. 800, then find the sum of income earned by all three of them.
  • a)
    Rs. 5200
  • b)
    Rs. 4800
  • c)
    Rs. 4000
  • d)
    Rs. 3600
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Kiran Reddy answered
Given:
The ratio of the income of A and B = 7 : 8
The ratio of the income of B and C = 8 : 11
The difference in the income earned by A and C = Rs. 800
Calculation:
According to the question,
The ratio of the income of A and B = 7 : 8
The ratio of the income of B and C = 8 : 11
By combining the ratios, we get,
The ratio of the income of A, B and C = 7 : 8 : 11
Income of C = 11k
Income of A = 7k
The difference in the income earned by A and C = 11k - 7k = 4k
Again according to the question,
⇒ 4k = 800
⇒ k = 200
The income of A, B and C = 7k + 8k + 11k = 26k
Sum of income of A, B and C = 26 × 200 = Rs. 5200
Therefore, 'Rs. 5200' is the required answer.

The annual income of Victor and Angela are in the ratio 8 : 3 and their annual expenditures are in the ratio 4 : 1. If each save Rs. 2000 per annum. What is the annual expense of Angela?
a)2000
b)4000
c)5000
d)2500
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Aisha Gupta answered
► If new values of x, y, z are x′, y′ and z′, and respectively then x′ :  y′ = 4 : 5, y′ :  z′ = 3 : 4
⇒ x′ :  y′ :  z′ = 12 : 15 : 20
⇒ x + y + z = 5000
⇒ x′ + 50 + y′ + 100 + z′ + 150 = 5000 x′ + y′ + z′ = 4700
⇒ 12k + 15k + 20k = 4700 k = 100
► x = 1200 + 50 = 1250
► y = 1500 + 100 = 1600 z = 2000 + 150 = 2150
► x + y = 1250 + 1600 = 2850

In a bag, there are coins of 25 p, 10 p and 5 p in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 3. If there is Rs. 30 in all, how many 5 p coins are there?
  • a)
    50
  • b)
    100
  • c)
    150
  • d)
    200
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Let x is the number of 25 paisa coins then 2x and 3x will be for 10 and 5 paisa coins. 

Now 30 rupees equal to 30*100 paisa now total paisa equal to x*25+2x*10+3x*5=3000.

60x = 3000.
x = 50.

Now number 5 paisa coin is 3x equal to 3*50 = 150.

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 after increased seats?
  • a)
    2 : 3 : 4
  • b)
    6 : 7 : 8
  • c)
    6 : 8 : 9
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ravi Singh answered
Originally, let the number of seats for Mathematics, Physics and Biology be 5x, 7x and 8x respectively.
Number after increased seats are (140% of 5x), (150% of 7x) and (175% of 8x).
⇒ (140 / 100 x 5x), (150 / 100 x 7x) and (175 / 100 x 8x)
⇒ 7x, 21x / 2 and 14x.
∴ the required ratio
= 7x : 21x / 2 : 14x
⇒ 14x : 21x : 28x
⇒ 2 : 3 : 4.

Find the ratio A : B : C : D : E if,
A : B = 4 : 5
B : C = 6 : 7
C : D = 9 : 10
D : E = 5 : 2
  • a)
    200 : 270 : 315 : 350 : 140
  • b)
    120 : 270 : 315 : 350 : 140
  • c)
     216 : 270 : 315 : 350 : 140
  • d)
    216 : 270 : 315 : 350 : 210
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rhea Reddy answered
A : B = 4 : 5
B : C = 6 : 7
C : D = 9 : 10
D : E = 5 : 2
A : B : C : D : E = 4 x 6 x 9 x 5 : 5 x 6 x 9 x 5: 5 x 7 x 9 x 5:  5 x 7 x 10 x 5: 5 x 7 x 10 x 2
216 : 270 : 315 : 350 : 140
The required ratio A : B : C : D : E is 216 : 270 : 315 : 350 : 140

A sum of Rs. 12,384 is divided between A, B, C and D such that the ratio of the shares of A and B is 3 : 4, that of B and C is 5 : 6, and that of C and D is 8 : 9. What is the share of C ? 
  • a)
    Rs. 2,880
  • b)
    Rs. 3,888
  • c)
    Rs. 3,456
  • d)
    Rs. 2,160
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Given:
A : B = 3 : 4
B : C = 5 : 6
C : D = 8 : 9
Sum to divided among them = Rs. 12,384
Concept used:
Ratio Proportion
Calculation:
A : B = 3 : 4 = 15 : 20
B : C = 5 : 6 = 20 : 24
C : D = 8 : 9 = 24 : 27
A : B : C : D = 15 : 20 : 24 : 27
Share of C = 24/(15 + 20 + 24 + 27) × 12384 = Rs. 3456
∴ The share of C is Rs. 3456.

11 : b : 44 are in continued proportion. Find b.
  • a)
    4
  • b)
    22
  • c)
    44
  • d)
    11
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Alok Verma answered
We know that if a, b and c are in continued proportion then b2 = ac
b2 = 11.44
b2 = 484
b = 22

In a library, the ratio of number of story books to that of non-story books was 4:3 and total number of story books was 1248. When some more story books were bought, the ratio became 5:3. Find the number of story books bought.
  • a)
     312
  • b)
     321
  • c)
     936
  • d)
     1560
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

**Given information:**
- The ratio of the number of story books to that of non-story books was 4:3.
- The total number of story books was 1248.
- When some more story books were bought, the ratio became 5:3.

**Let's solve the problem step by step:**

**Step 1: Calculate the number of non-story books**
- Since the ratio of story books to non-story books is 4:3, let's assume the number of story books as 4x and the number of non-story books as 3x.
- According to the given information, the total number of story books is 1248. So, we can write the equation as 4x = 1248.
- Solving the equation, we get x = 1248/4 = 312.
- Therefore, the number of non-story books is 3x = 3 * 312 = 936.

**Step 2: Calculate the number of story books after the purchase**
- After some more story books were bought, the ratio became 5:3. Let's assume the number of additional story books as y.
- Now, the total number of story books is 1248 + y, and the total number of non-story books is still 936.
- According to the new ratio, the equation can be written as (1248 + y)/936 = 5/3.
- Cross-multiplying, we get 3 * (1248 + y) = 5 * 936.
- Simplifying the equation, we have 3744 + 3y = 4680.
- Subtracting 3744 from both sides, we get 3y = 936.
- Dividing both sides by 3, we get y = 936/3 = 312.

**Step 3: Calculate the number of story books bought**
- The number of story books bought is given by the value of y, which we calculated as 312.

Therefore, the number of story books bought is 312.

Hence, the correct answer is option A) 312.

The monthly incomes of X and Y are in the ratio of 4:3 and their monthly expenses are in the ratio of 3:2. However, each saves Rs. 6,000 per month. What is their total monthly income?
  • a)
    Rs. 28,000
  • b)
    Rs. 42,000
  • c)
    Rs. 56,000
  • d)
    Rs. 84,000
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Let's assume the monthly incomes of X and Y are 4x and 3x respectively, and their monthly expenses are 3y and 2y respectively. We are given that each person saves Rs. 6,000 per month.

1. Calculate the savings of X and Y:
The savings of X can be calculated as (4x - 3y) = 6000
The savings of Y can be calculated as (3x - 2y) = 6000

2. Solve the above equations simultaneously:
We can solve these two equations to find the values of x and y.
4x - 3y = 6000 ...(1)
3x - 2y = 6000 ...(2)

Multiply equation (1) by 2 and equation (2) by 3 to eliminate y:
8x - 6y = 12000 ...(3)
9x - 6y = 18000 ...(4)

Subtract equation (3) from equation (4):
(9x - 6y) - (8x - 6y) = 18000 - 12000
x = 6000

Substitute the value of x in equation (1) to find y:
4(6000) - 3y = 6000
24000 - 3y = 6000
-3y = 6000 - 24000
-3y = -18000
y = 6000

3. Calculate their total monthly income:
The total monthly income of X and Y can be calculated as:
Total Income = Income of X + Income of Y
= 4x + 3x
= 7x
= 7 * 6000
= Rs. 42,000

Therefore, their total monthly income is Rs. 42,000.

Hence, option B, Rs. 42,000, is the correct answer.

A bag has ₹ 785 in the denomination of ₹ 2, ₹ 5 and ₹ 10 coins. The coins are in the ratio of 6 : 9 : 10. How many coins of ₹ 5 are in the bag?
  • a)
    60
  • b)
    12
  • c)
    45
  • d)
    24
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Anjana Singh answered
Given:
₹ 785 in the denomination of ₹ 2, ₹ 5 and ₹ 10 coins
The coins are in the ratio of 6 : 9 : 10
Calculation:
Let the number of coins of ₹ 2, ₹ 5 and ₹ 10 be 6x, 9x, and 10x respectively
⇒ (2 × 6x) + (5 × 9x) + (10 × 10x) = 785
⇒ 157x = 785
∴ x = 5
Number of coins of ₹ 5 = 9x = 9 × 5 = 45
∴ 45 coins of ₹ 5 are in the bag

In a garrison of 3600 men, the provisions were sufficient for 20 days at the rate of 1.5 kg per man per day. If x more men joined, the provisions would be sufficient for 12 days at the rate of 2 kg per man per day. Find x.
  • a)
    600
  • b)
    800
  • c)
    900
  • d)
    720
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rhea Reddy answered
Let x be the number of new men joined the garrison,
The total quantity of food is = 3600(20) (1.5) kg ----------1
Now the available food will be consumed by (3600+x) men
(3600+x) (12) (2) kg  --------------2
1 = 2
Solving both the equations
3600(20) (1.5) = (3600+x) (12) (2)
108000 = 86400 + 24x
21600 = 24x
X = 900
900 more men joined the garrison.

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