Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

If x : y : z = 3 : 4 : 5 and x + y + z = 96, then what is the value of z?

Options:

42

36

32

40

Correct Answer:

40

Explanation:

x : y : z = 3 : 4 : 5

x + y + z = 96,

⇒ (3 + 4 + 5)units = 96,

⇒ 12 units = 96

⇒ 1 unit = 8 

z = 5 x 8 = 40.