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 19 : 14 so that they become in the ratio of 4 : 3 ?

Options:

6

5

1

3

Correct Answer:

1

Explanation:

Let the number which is to be added = x

ATQ,

\(\frac{19 + x}{14 + x}\) = \(\frac{4}{3}\)

57 + 3x  = 56  + 4x

            x  =  1