Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

A's salary increases in the ratio 8 : 11. If his new salary is ₹33,000, then what was his original salary (in ₹)?

Options:

20,000

18,000

22,000

24,000

Correct Answer:

24,000

Explanation:

Ratio of salary of A ,        Initial    :    New

                                         8       :      11

According to question ,

11R = 33000

1R = 3000

8R = 8 × 3000 = 24000

So , A's initial salary is 24000.