Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

Two numbers A and B are in the ratio 13 : 17. If A is increased by 15% and B is increased by 30%, then the new ratio of A to B will be:

Options:

21 : 29

21 : 31

23 : 34

23 : 33

Correct Answer:

23 : 34

Explanation:

A : B

13 : 17

A is increased by 15% and B is increased by 30%

⇒ 13 x 115% : 17 x 130%

⇒ 14.95 : 22.1

The new ratio of A to B = 23 : 34.