Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

In a school, the ratio of the number of boys and girls is 3:4 respectively. If the number of boys increased by 10% and the number of girls increased by 15%, then what is the new ratio of the number of boys and girls?

Options:

$\frac{33}{45}$

$\frac{35}{46}$

$\frac{33}{46}$

$\frac{46}{33}$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{33}{46}$

Explanation:

                              Boys  :  Girls 

Original ratio             3     :     4        

Increased ratio         3x\(\frac{110}{100}\)  :    4x\(\frac{115}{100}\)

                                66   :    92    =  33 : 46