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Ratio & Proportion, Ratio, Proportion

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Question 11.

  1. The ratio between two positive integers is 1 : 2 and their product is 72, the sum of the integers is

  1.    18
  2.    20
  3.    22
  4.    24
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 18
Question 12.
  1. The third proportional to 1 and 2 is

  1.    1
  2.    2
  3.    3
  4.    4
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 4

Solution: The third proportional to two given numbers is the number which is in the same ratio as the other two numbers. This number is found by solving a particular equation.

Definition: The third proportional to two given numbers is a number which is in the same ratio as the other two numbers.

Formula: The formula for finding the third proportional to two given numbers a and b is given by:

a:b = c:x

where x is the third proportional to a and b.

In this question, the two given numbers are 1 and 2.

Therefore, the equation becomes:

1:2 = c:x

Here, c is a constant and x is the third proportional to 1 and 2.

Solving the equation, we get:

1x = 2c

x = 2c

Since c is a constant,

x = 2

Therefore, the third proportional to 1 and 2 is 4.

Hence, the correct answer is Option D. 4.

If you think the solution is wrong then please provide your own solution below in the comments section .

Question 13.
  1. The fourth proportional to 12, 14 and 18 is

  1.    20
  2.    21
  3.    22
  4.    23
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 21
The fourth proportional to 12, 14 and 18 can be found by using the formula of proportion. In mathematics, proportion refers to the equality of ratios, i.e., two or more quantities are proportional if their ratio is equal.
A proportion can be written in the form of a:b = c:d where a, b, c, and d are any four numbers. The fourth proportional to a, b and c can be found using the following formula:
d = (b * c) / a
Now, let's apply the formula to find the fourth proportional to 12, 14 and 18:
Given, a = 12, b = 14 and c = 18
So, d = (b * c) / a= (14 * 18) / 12= 21
Hence, the fourth proportional to 12, 14 and 18 is 21. So, the correct option is B.
Let's summarize the solution in bullet points:
  • Proportion refers to the equality of ratios
  • The formula to find the fourth proportional is d = (b * c) / a
  • Given, a = 12, b = 14 and c = 18
  • Applying the formula, d = (14 * 18) / 12 = 21
  • Hence, the fourth proportional to 12, 14 and 18 is 21.
Therefore, the correct option is B.
Question 14.

  1. The mean proportional between 4 and 9 is

  1.    2
  2.    4
  3.    6
  4.    8
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 6
Question 15.

  1. What should be subtracted from the numbers in the ratio 9 : 16 so as to get 1 : 2 ?

  1.    2
  2.    4
  3.    6
  4.    8
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 2
Question 16.

\(1\frac{1}{2}:3\frac{3}{4}::1\frac{2}{3}:x\)  . the value of x is

  1.    \(1\frac{1}{2}\)
  2.    \(1\frac{1}{6}\)
  3.    \(4\frac{1}{2}\)
  4.    \(4\frac{1}{6}\)
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> \(4\frac{1}{6}\)
Question 17.

  1. If A : B = 2 : 3, B : C = 3 : 4 and C : D = 4 : 5, then A : B : C : D is

  1.    2 : 3 : 4 : 5
  2.    3 : 2 : 4 : 5
  3.    3 :4 : 2 : 5
  4.    none of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 2 : 3 : 4 : 5
Question 18.

  1. Rs 1500 is divided among A, B and C such that A receives   as much as B and C together. A’s share is

  1.    175
  2.    275
  3.    375
  4.    475
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 375
Question 19.

  1. The speed of three cars are in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 2. The ratio between the time taken by the cars to cover the same distance will be

  1.    4 : 3 : 2
  2.    2 : 3 : 4
  3.    3 : 4 : 6
  4.    6 : 3 : 2
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 3 : 4 : 6
Question 20.

  1. A is twice of B and three times B is equal to four times C. Ratio among A, B and C is

  1.    3 : 4 : 8
  2.    4 : 3 : 8
  3.    8 : 4 : 3
  4.    8 : 3 : 4
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 8 : 4 : 3

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