Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

There is a ratio of 10 : 13 between two numbers. If 80 percent of the first is 16, then 50% of the second number is

Options:

17

13

25

14

Correct Answer:

13

Explanation:

A  :  B

10 : 13

According to the question,

⇒ 10x × 60% = 16

⇒ x = 2,

⇒ A = 10(2) = 20,

⇒ B = 13(2) = 26

50% of B = 50% of 26 = 13.