Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

Which least number must be added to two numbers that are in the ratio of 13 : 9 so that they become in the ratio of 6 : 5?

Options:

7

6

8

9

Correct Answer:

9

Explanation:

Let the number which is to be added = x

ATQ,

\(\frac{13 + x}{9 + x}\) = \(\frac{6}{5}\)

65 + 5x  = 54  + 6x

            x  =  9