Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

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?

Options:

29 : 31 : 19

27 : 29 : 31

25 : 26 : 28

225 : 286 : 336

Correct Answer:

225 : 286 : 336

Explanation:

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