Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

The number of students studying subjects A, B and C in a school are in the proportion 12 : 15 : 16. There is a proposal to increase the number of students studying A, B and C, respectively by 50%, 20% and 50%. What will be the new proportion of the number of students studying A, B and C?

Options:

3 : 3 : 5

3 : 3 : 4

2 : 3 : 3

5 : 8 : 12

Correct Answer:

3 : 3 : 4

Explanation:

A : B : C = 12 : 15 : 16

⇒ 12 x 150% : 15 x 120% : 16 x 150%

⇒ 18 : 18 : 24  = 3 : 3 : 4.