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RATIO AND PROPORTION MCQs

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Question 11. The ratio of the weights of Meenakshi to that of her friend Ankur is 13:15. Ankur now starts to exercise daily and loses 5 kg, and now the ratio of their weights is 13:14. How much does Ankur weigh now?
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Concept: 1 Mark
Application: 1 Mark
Steps: 1 Mark
Solution: 1 Mark
Let x and y be the weight of Meenakshi and Ankur has respectively.
The ratio of the weights of Meenakshi to Ankur = 13:15
After exercising, ratio of the weights of Meenakshi to Ankur = x :( y-5) = 13:14
Comparing bothxy =1315andxy5 =1314 we get,
13y=15x..............(i) and
14x=13(y5)
14x=13y65............(ii)
Substituting the value of (i) in (ii) we get,
14x=15x65.
x=65
Substitute the value of x in (i)
13y=15×65
y=15×5=75
But Ankur lost 5 kg
Ankur'spresent weight is (y5)=(755)=70kg
Question 12. Ravi and Rani started a business and invested money in the ratio 2 : 3. After one year the total profit was Rs 40,000. What are the shares of Ravi and Rani in the profit? [4 MARKS]
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Ravi' Share: 1 Mark
Rani's Share: 1 Mark
Steps: 2 Marks
Let the share of Ravi and Rani be x and yrespectively.
Total Profit = Rs. 40,000
Ratio of investment of Ravi to Rani = 2:3
Total parts of profit = 2+3 =5
x=25×40000 = Rs. 16000
y=35×40000 = Rs. 24000
Share of Ravi in Profit is Rs. 16,000
Share of Rani in Profit is Rs. 24,000
Question 13. Find the value obtained by decreasing 1551 in the ratio 11 : 7.
  1.    687
  2.    987
  3.    787
  4.    887
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Answer: Option B. -> 987
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B
To decrease a quantity in thegiven ratioa : b, we multiply the given
quantity byba,
where b < a.
Hence, new quantity
= 1551×711
= 141×7
= 987
Question 14. Partnership is inversely proportional to the amount invested.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    12 : 8
  4.    8 : 12
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Answer: Option B. -> False
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B
Partnership is directly proportional to the amount invested. As amount invested increases patnership(profit) increases. Hence they are directly proportional.
Question 15. For comparison by ratio, the quantities must have the same _______.
  1.    unit
  2.    factors
  3.    percentage
  4.    value
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Answer: Option A. -> unit
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A
Twoor more quantities can be compared only when they have same unit. If they are not, they must be converted into the same units.
Example: Weight in gram cannot be compared to length in metre and weight in grams and kilograms can be compared only when kilograms is converted into grams or grams into kilograms so that both will be in same unit.
Question 16. The length of a snake is 10 cm and that of a crocodile is 2 m. Pick the correct statement.
  1.    The ratio of length of snake to crocodile is 5 : 1
  2.    The ratio of length of snake to crocodile is 1 : 20
  3.    Crocodile is 10 times longer than the snake.
  4.    Crocodile is 15 times longer than the snake.
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Answer: Option B. -> The ratio of length of snake to crocodile is 1 : 20
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B
Ratio is a method of comparing two quantities having the same unit,
2 m = 200 cm
Hence, the ratio of the length of the snake to crocodile would be
10200=120=1:20
Question 17. Which of the following is equivalent to
3 : 2?
  1.    8 : 4
  2.    9 : 16
  3.    12 : 8
  4.    8 : 12
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Answer: Option C. -> 12 : 8
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C
A ratio obtained by multiplying or dividing the numerator and thedenominator of a given ratio by the same number is called an equivalent ratio.
Hence, when the numerator and the denominator of the given ratio 3 : 2 are multiplied by 4, we get
3×42×4 = 128=12:8
3: 2 and 12 : 8 are equivalent ratios.
Question 18. If a dozen of bananas cost ₹ 24, while 10 apples cost ₹ 100, then how many times an apple is costlier than a banana?
  1.    Three times
  2.    Four times
  3.    Five times
  4.    They have the same price
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Answer: Option C. -> Five times
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C
The cost of 12 bananas = ₹ 24,
So, the cost of one banana =
2412=2
The cost of 10 apples = ₹ 100,
So, the cost of one apple =
10010=10
Therefore, the ratio of the cost of anapple to that of abanana = ₹ 10 : ₹ 2 = 5 : 1.
So, anapple is five times costlier than abanana.
Question 19. The length of a rope is 2 m and its diameter is 1 mm. Find the ratio of length of the rope to its diameter.
  1.    200:1
  2.    2000:1
  3.    1:2000
  4.    2:1
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Answer: Option B. -> 2000:1
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B
The ratio is the method of comparison between two similar quantities having thesame unit.
Length = 2 m = 2000 mm and diameter = 1 mm
Hence ratio of the length of rope to its diameter is
20001=2000:1
Question 20. If two ratios are equal then we say that they are ___.
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If two ratios are equal or equivalent then we say that they arein proportion.

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