Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

If a : b = 2 : 3 and c : d = 5a : 3b, then 2c : 5d is equal to:

Options:

1 : 1

10 : 9

4 : 9

9 : 10

Correct Answer:

4 : 9

Explanation:

A : B = 2 : 3

⇒ C : D = 5a : 3b = 5(2) : 3(3) = 10 : 9

2c : 5d = 2(10) : 5(9) =  20 : 45 = 4 : 9