Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

The ratio of boys and girls in a college was 4 : 5. New students got admitted and the number of boys went up by 50% and the number of girls went up by 60%. What is the new ratio of boys and girls in the college?

Options:

3 : 5

3 : 4

5 : 8

2 : 3

Correct Answer:

3 : 4

Explanation:

Boys : Girls

 4     :   5

⇒ 4 x 150% : 5 x 160%

⇒ 6 : 8 = 3 : 4