Seats for Hindi, English and Geography in a college are in the ratio of 9 : 11 : 12. There is a proposal to increase these seats by 25%, 30% & 40% respectively. What will be the ratio of increased seats?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
Hindi : English : Geography
9 : 11 : 12
Increased values:
Hindi ⇒ 9 × (100 + 25)% = 9 × 125%
English ⇒ 11 × (100 + 30)% = 11 × 130%
Geography ⇒ 12 × (100 + 40)% = 12 × 140%
Required Ratio:
Hindi : English : Geography
9 × 125% : 11 × 130% : 12 × 140%
9 × 25 : 11 × 26 : 12 × 28
225 : 286 : 336