Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

Two numbers are in the ratio 4:3. If 2 is added to each of the number the new ratio becomes 5:4. Then, find the numbers

Options:

20, 15

16, 12

8, 6

12, 9

Correct Answer:

8, 6

Explanation:

The numbers are = 4R and 3R

ATQ,

\(\frac{4R\;+\;2}{3R\;+\;2}\) = \(\frac{5}{4}\)

16R + 8 = 15R + 10

R = 2

Therefore, numbers are:

4R = 4× 2 = 8

3R = 3× 2 = 6