Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

Rohan scored twice as many marks in English as he did in Science. His total marks in English, Science and Mathematics are 126. If the ratio of his marks in English and Mathematics is 2: 3, his marks in English are:

Options:

63

20

21

42

Correct Answer:

42

Explanation:

Science : English : Mathematics 

     1     :     2

                  2      :      3

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     1     :     2      :      3              ⇒  Total = 6R = 126

                                                                  R = 21

Rohan's marks in English = 2R = 2 x 21 = 42