Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

What is the ratio of the mean proportional between 1.2 and 10.8 to the third proportional to 0.2 and 1.2?

Options:

1 : 3

1 : 2

2 : 1

3 : 1

Correct Answer:

1 : 2

Explanation:

Mean Proportional = \(\sqrt {1.2 × 10.8 }\)

⇒ MP = 0.36

⇒ The third proportional x,

⇒ 0.2x = 1.2 x 1.2 

⇒ 0.2x = 1.44

⇒ x = 0.72

MP : TP = 0.36 : 0.72 = 1 : 2.