Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

There are three numbers. If the ratio of the first to the second number is 2 : 7 and that of the second to the third number is 5 : 8, then the ratio of the first to the third number is:

Options:

7 : 8

5 : 28

1 : 4

5 : 7

Correct Answer:

5 : 28

Explanation:

Here,

A  :  B  :  C

2  :  7

    :  5  :  8

10 : 35 : 56

A : C = 10 : 56 = 5 : 28.