Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

A total of 57 sweets were distributed among 10 children such that each girl gets 6 sweets and each boy gets 5 sweets. The number of boys is:

Options:

3

6

4

5

Correct Answer:

3

Explanation:

⇒ Ratio of Girls to Boys = 7 : 3

⇒ (7 + 3)units = 10

⇒ 10 units = 10

⇒ 1 unit = 1

No. of Boys = 3 x 1 = 3.