Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

If $a : b = 2 : 3$, then $\frac{3a + 4b}{4a + 5b}$ is equal to:

Options:

6 : 7

20 : 23

19 : 23

18 : 23

Correct Answer:

18 : 23

Explanation:

A : B = 2 : 3

⇒ (3a + 4b) : (4a + 5b)

⇒ (3(2) + 4(3)) : (4(2) + 5(3))

⇒ (6 + 12) : (8 + 15)

18 : 23.