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Question 51.

A and B together have Rs. 1210. If  \(\frac{4}{15}\)  of As amount is equal to \(\frac{2}{5}\)  of Bs amount, how much amount does B have?

  1.    Rs. 460
  2.    Rs. 484
  3.    Rs. 550
  4.    Rs. 664
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Rs. 484

\(\frac{4}{15}A = \frac{2}{5}B\)


\(\Rightarrow A =( \frac{2}{5} \times \frac{15}{4})B\)


\(\Rightarrow A= \frac{3}{2}B\)


\(\Rightarrow \frac{A}{B} = \frac{3}{2}\)


   \(\Rightarrow\)  A:B = 3:2.


B's share = Rs. \((1210\times\frac{2}{5}) = Rs. 484.\)


 


 


 

Question 52.

Two numbers are respectively 20% and 50% more than a third number. The ratio of the two numbers is:

  1.    2 : 5
  2.    3 : 5
  3.    4 : 5
  4.    6 : 7
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 4 : 5

Let the third number be x.


Then, first number = 120% of x = \(\frac{120x}{100} = \frac{6x}{5}\)


Second number = 150% of x = \(\frac{150x}{100} = \frac{3x}{2}\)


Therefore Ratio of first two numbers = \(\left(\frac{6x}{5}:\frac{3x}{2}\right)= 12x:15x = 4:5.\)

Question 53.

A sum of money is to be distributed among A, B, C, D in the proportion of 5 : 2 : 4 : 3. If C gets Rs. 1000 more than D, what is Bs share?

  1.    Rs. 500
  2.    Rs. 1500
  3.    Rs. 2000
  4.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Rs. 2000

Let the shares of A, B, C and D be Rs. 5x, Rs. 2x, Rs. 4x and Rs. 3x respectively.


Then, 4x - 3x = 1000


x = 1000.


Therefore  B's share = Rs. 2x = Rs. (2 x 1000) = Rs. 2000.

Question 54.

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 of increased seats?

  1.    2 : 3 : 4
  2.    6 : 7 : 8
  3.    6 : 8 : 9
  4.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 2 : 3 : 4

Originally, let the number of seats for Mathematics, Physics and Biology be 5x, 7x and 8x respectively.


Number of increased seats are (140% of 5x), (150% of 7x) and (175% of 8x)..


\(\Rightarrow(\frac{140}{100}\times5x) , (\frac{150}{100}\times7x) and (\frac{175}{100}\times8x)\)


\(\Rightarrow 7x ,\frac{21x}{2} and 14x.\)


Therefore The required ratio =  \(7x :\frac{21x}{2} :14x.\)


\(\Rightarrow\) 14x : 21x : 28x


  \(\Rightarrow\)2 : 3 : 4.

Question 55.

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:

  1.    20 litres
  2.    30 litres
  3.    40 litres
  4.    60 litres
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 60 litres

Quantity of milk = \((60\times\frac{2}{3})litres = 40 litres,\)


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 = \((\frac{40}{2+x})\)


Now, \((\frac{40}{2+x}) = \frac{1}{2}\)


\(\Rightarrow\) 20 + x = 80


 \(\Rightarrow\) x = 60.


Therefore Quantity of water to be added = 60 litres.


 


 

Question 56.

The ratio of the number of boys and girls in a college is 7 : 8. If the percentage increase in the number of boys and girls be 20% and 10% respectively, what will be the new ratio?

  1.    8 : 9
  2.    17 : 18
  3.    21 : 22
  4.    Cannot be determined
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 21 : 22

Originally, let the number of boys and girls in the college be 7x and 8x respectively.


Their increased number is (120% of 7x) and (110% of 8x).


\(\Rightarrow(\frac{120}{100}\times7x) and (\frac{110}{100}\times8x)\)


\(\Rightarrow\frac{42x}{5} and \frac{44x}{5}\)


Therefore The required ratio = \((\frac{42x}{5}:\frac{44x}{5})=21:22.\)

Question 57.

Salaries of Ravi and Sumit are in the ratio 2 : 3. If the salary of each is increased by Rs. 4000, the new ratio becomes 40 : 57. What is Sumits salary?

  1.    Rs. 17,000
  2.    Rs. 20,000
  3.    Rs. 25,500
  4.    Rs. 38,000
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Rs. 38,000

Let the original salaries of Ravi and Sumit be Rs. 2x and Rs. 3x respectively.


Then, \(\frac{2x+4000}{3x+4000} = \frac{40}{57}\)


\(\Rightarrow \) 57(2x + 4000) = 40(3x + 4000)


\(\Rightarrow \) 6x = 68,000


 \(\Rightarrow \)3x = 34,000


Sumit's present salary = (3x + 4000) = Rs.(34000 + 4000) = Rs. 38,000.

Question 58.

If 0.75 : x :: 5 : 8, then x is equal to:


 

  1.    1.12
  2.    1.2
  3.    1.25
  4.    1.30
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 1.2

(x x 5) = (0.75 x 8)   \(\Rightarrow \) x = \((\frac{6}{5}) = 1.20\)

Question 59.

The sum of three numbers is 98. If the ratio of the first to second is 2 :3 and that of the second to the third is 5 : 8, then the second number is:

  1.    20
  2.    30
  3.    48
  4.    58
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 30

Let the three parts be A, B, C. Then,


A : B = 2 : 3 and B : C = 5 : 8 =  \((5\times\frac{3}{5}) : (8\times\frac{3}{5}) = 3:\frac{24}{5}
\)


 \(\Rightarrow\)A : B : C = 2 : 3 : \(\frac{24}{5} = 10:15:24\)


\(\Rightarrow\)B =  \((98\times\frac{15}{49}) = 30\)

Question 60.

If Rs. 782 be divided into three parts, proportional to \(\frac{1}{2} :\frac{2}{3}:\frac{3}{4}\)       then the first part is:

  1.    Rs. 182
  2.    Rs. 190
  3.    Rs. 196
  4.    Rs. 204
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Rs. 204

Given ratio =   \(\frac{1}{2} :\frac{2}{3}:\frac{3}{4}\)     = 6 : 8 : 9.


Therefore 1st part = Rs. \((782\times\frac{6}{23})\)    = Rs. 204

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