Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

If a : b = 3 : 4, find the value of (7a - 4b) : (8a + 4b).

Options:

1 : 8

2 : 5

3 : 8

2 : 3

Correct Answer:

1 : 8

Explanation:

Here,

a : b

3 : 4

⇒ (7a - 4b) : (8a + 4b) = (21 - 16) : (24 + 16)

5 : 40 = 1 : 8.