Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

Which least number must be added to two numbers that are in the ratio of 21 : 17 so that they become in the ratio of 6 : 5?

Options:

2

3

4

5

Correct Answer:

3

Explanation:

Let the number which is to be added = x

ATQ,

\(\frac{21 + x}{17 + x}\) = \(\frac{6}{5}\)

105 + 5x  = 102 + 6x

            x  =  3