Two numbers a and b are in the ratio 3 :

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratio & Proportion

Question:

Two numbers a and b are in the ratio 3 : 2 and their sum is 25. The value of a is?

Options:

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 15

Given:
Ratio of $a : b = 3 : 2$

Let

$a = 3x,\quad b = 2x$

Their sum is 25:

$3x + 2x = 25$

$5x=25⇒x=5$

So,

$a=3x=3×5=15$