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751.

If 40% of a number is equal to two-third of another number, what is the ratio of first number to the second number?

A. 2 : 5
B. 3 : 7
C. 5 : 3
D. 7 : 3
Answer» D. 7 : 3
752.

The salaries A, B, C are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. If the increments of 15%, 10% and 20% are allowed respectively in their salaries, then what will be new ratio of their salaries?

A. 3 : 3 : 10
B. 10 : 11 : 20
C. 23 : 33 : 60
D. Cannot be determined
Answer» D. Cannot be determined
753.

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
Answer» E.
754.

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 B's share?

A. Rs. 500
B. Rs. 1500
C. Rs. 2000
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
755.

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?

A. 2 : 3 : 4
B. 6 : 7 : 8
C. 6 : 8 : 9
D. None of these
Answer» B. 6 : 7 : 8
756.

 The smallest ratio out of 1:1, 2:1, 1:3 and 3:1 is?

A. 3:1
B. 1:3
C. 2:1
D. 1:2
Answer» C. 2:1
757.

 The greatest ratio out of 2:3, 5:4, 3:2 and 4:5 is?

A. 4:5
B. 3:2
C. 5:4
D. 2:3
Answer» C. 5:4
758.

 The sub-duplicate ratio of 1:4 is

A. 1:2
B. 2:1
C. 1:4
D. 1:3
Answer» B. 2:1
759.

 The triplicate ratio of 1:2 is?

A. 8:1
B. 1:8
C. 2:1
D. 1:2
Answer» C. 2:1
760.

 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 the ratio of increased seats?

A. 1 : 2 : 3
B. 2 : 3 : 4
C. 3 : 4 : 1
D. 4 : 2 : 1
Answer» C. 3 : 4 : 1
761.

 The ratio of two numbers is 2:3 and the sum of their cubes is 945. The difference of number is?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
762.

 The proportion of copper and zinc in the brass is 13 : 7. How much zinc will there be in 100 kg of brass?

A. 35 kg
B. 28 kg
C. 14 kg
D. None of these
Answer» B. 28 kg
763.

 The fourth proportional to 12, 14 and 18 is?

A. 17
B. 15
C. 21
D. 16
Answer» D. 16
764.

 The third proportional to 1 and 2 is?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» E.
765.

 The duplicate ratio of 3:4 is?

A. 4:3
B. 6:8
C. 9:16
D. 3:4
Answer» D. 3:4
766.

 The inverse ratio of 3: 2: 1 is?

A. 1:2:3
B. 2:3:1
C. 3:1:2
D. 2:3:6
Answer» E.
767.

 If a: b = 3:4, b:c = 7:9, c:d = 5:7, find a:d?

A. 5:12
B. 7:12
C. 3:11
D. 5:11
Answer» B. 7:12
768.

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

A. 30
B. 31
C. 32
D. 33
Answer» B. 31
769.

 A and B together have Rs. 1210. If 4/15 of A's amount is equal to 2/5 of B's amount, how much amount does B have?

A. 356 Rs.
B. 380 Rs.
C. 400 Rs
D. 484 Rs.
Answer» E.
770.

 Ratio of earnings of Ram and Bimal is 8:9 respectively. if the earnings of Ram increased by 50% and the earnings of Bimal decrease by 25%; then the new ratio of their earnings becomes 16:9 respectivel

A. 450
B. 500
C. 700
D. Cannot be determined.
Answer» E.
771.

 A box contains rupee, fifty paise and twenty five paise coins whose values are in the proportion of 2:3:4. if the total number of coins are 480 find the value of each coins and total amount in rupees

A. 40, 60, 80 and 180
B. 40, 60, 90 and 150
C. 20, 40, 60, and 650
D. None of these.
Answer» B. 40, 60, 90 and 150
772.

 The ratio of the cost of two books is 3:5. If the cost of first book is 4.80 rupee, then what is the cost of the second one?

A. Rs. 8
B. Rs. 9
C. Rs. 11
D. Rs. 5
Answer» B. Rs. 9
773.

 A:B = 3:4, B:C = 8:10, C:D = 15:17 then A:B:C:D will be -

A. 9:3:12:17
B. 9:15:12:17
C. 3:15:17:12
D. 9:12:15:17
Answer» E.
774.

 Some ballons are divided between two persons in the ratio of 3:5. If one person gets 20 less ballons than that of the other, find the total number of ballons.

A. 80
B. 90
C. 120
D. 150
Answer» B. 90
775.

 In a mixture of 65 litres; milk and water are in the ratio of 3:2 . What are the quantities of milk and water in the mixture?

A. 12, 26
B. 13, 26
C. 39, 26
D. None of these.
Answer» D. None of these.
776.

 Two numbers are in the ratio of 3:1. if sum of these two numbers is 440 , find the numbers.

A. 300,110
B. 310,100
C. 330,100
D. 330,110
Answer» E.
777.

 Raj is 16 years old and Arti is 24 years. Find the ratio of Arti's age to Raj's age.

A. 1:2
B. 2:3
C. 3:2
D. 3:4
Answer» D. 3:4
778.

 Two vessels of equal volumes contains milk and water mixed in the ratio 1:2,2:3. When These mixtures are mixed to form a new mixture, what is the ratio of milk and water?

A. 11:19
B. 19:11
C. 2:5
D. None of these
Answer» B. 19:11
779.

 Rs.4800/- are divided among P,Q and R in such a way that the share of P is 5/11 of the combined share of Q and R. The share of Q is 3/13 of the combined share of R and P. Thus, R gets:?

A. Rs.300/-
B. Rs.3300/-
C. Rs.1500/-
D. Rs.2400/-
Answer» E.
780.

 Rs.4800/- are divided among P,Q and R in such a way that the share of P is 5/11 of the combined share of Q and R. Thus, P gets:?

A. Rs.300/-
B. Rs.3300/-
C. Rs.1800/-
D. Rs.1500/-
Answer» E.
781.

 If a dozen mirrors are fallen down. The ratio between broken and unbroken mirrors is:

A. 2:3
B. 3:4
C. 5:7
D. 5:4
Answer» D. 5:4
782.

 The ratio of first and second class train fares between two stations is 40:1 and that of the number of passengers travelling between these stations by first and second class is 1:20. If on a particula

A. Rs.1800/-
B. Rs.600/-
C. Rs.900/-
D. Rs.600/-
Answer» B. Rs.600/-
783.

 A bag contains 5p,10p and Rs20p coins in the ratio of 1:2:4 respectively. If the total money in the bag is Rs.84/-. Find the number of 10p coins in that bag?

A. 160 coins
B. 20 coins
C. 128 coins
D. one of these
Answer» B. 20 coins
784.

 A bag contains 50p,Rs.1/- and Rs2/- coins in the ratio of 4:2:1 respectively. If the total money in the bag is Rs.60/-. Find the number of 50p coins in that bag?

A. 60 coins
B. 10 coins
C. 20 coins
D. 40 coins
Answer» E.
785.

 Rs.630/- distributed among A,B and C such that on decreasing their shares by RS.10,RS.5 and RS.15 respectively, The balance money would be divided among them in the ratio 3:4:5. Then, A’s share is:?

A. Rs.150/-
B. Rs.200/-
C. Rs.160/-
D. Rs.255/-
Answer» D. Rs.255/-
786.

 If Rs.1440/- are divided among A,B and C so that A receives 1/3rd as much as B and B receives 1/4th as much as C. The amount B received is:

A. Rs.90/-
B. Rs.270/-
C. Rs.1080/-
D. Rs.27/-
Answer» C. Rs.1080/-
787.

 If Rs.540/- are divided among A,B and C in such a way that A’s share is ½nd of B share and B’s share is 1/3rd of C’s share. The share of A is?

A. Rs.80/-
B. Rs.360/-
C. Rs.60/-
D. Rs.120/-
Answer» D. Rs.120/-
788.

 If Rs.800/- Rupees are divided among a,b and c in such a way that A’s share 4 times more than B, B’s share is 3 times more than C. The C’s share is?

A. Rs.650/-
B. Rs.600/-
C. Rs.150/-
D. Rs.50/-
Answer» E.
789.

 If Rs.900/- Rupees are divided among a,b and c in such a way that A’s share 3 times that of B and B’s share is 2 times that of C. The A’s share is?

A. Rs.600/-
B. Rs.100/-
C. Rs.200/-
D. Rs.700/-
Answer» B. Rs.100/-
790.

 A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 3:2. On adding 10 liters of water, the ratio of milk to water becomes 2:3. Total quantity of milk & water before adding water to it?

A. 10
B. 50
C. 20
D. 40
Answer» D. 40
791.

 A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 7:3. On adding 20 liters of water, the ratio of milk to water becomes 7:5. Total quantity of milk & water before adding water to it?

A. 10
B. 100
C. 70
D. 30
Answer» C. 70
792.

 A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 5:2. On adding 10 liters of water, the ratio of milk to water becomes 5:3. The quantity of milk in the original mixture is?

A. 70
B. 50
C. 30
D. 40
Answer» C. 30
793.

 If two numbers are in the ratio 5:3. If 10 is Reduced to both of the numbers then the ratio becomes 2:1 then find the smallest number?

A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Answer» D. 40
794.

 If two numbers are in the ratio 2:3. If 10 is added to both of the numbers then the ratio becomes 5:7 then find the largest number?

A. 30
B. 10
C. 60
D. 40
Answer» D. 40
795.

 If two numbers are in the ratio 2:3. If 10 is added to both of the numbers then the ratio becomes 3:4 then find the smallest number?

A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Answer» C. 30
796.

 Three numbers are in the ratio 3:5:7. The largest number value is 42. Find difference between Smallest & largest number is?

A. 16
B. 8
C. 12
D. 24
Answer» E.
797.

 The ratio of three numbers is 5:3:4 and their sum is 108. The second number of the three numbers is?

A. 12
B. 27
C. 15
D. 29
Answer» C. 15
798.

 The ratio of two numbers is 3:4 and their sum is 28. The greater of the two numbers is?

A. 8
B. 12
C. 14
D. 16
Answer» E.
799.

 A fraction bears the same ratio to 1/27 as 3/7 does to 5/9. The fraction is?

A. 7/45
B. 1/35
C. 45/7
D. 5/21
Answer» C. 45/7
800.

 If x:y=5:3 then (8x-5y) : (8x+5y)=?

A. 5:13
B. 13:5
C. 5:11
D. 11:5
Answer» D. 11:5