Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

If x : y = 1 : 2, find the value of (2x + 4y) : (x + 4y).

Options:

10 : 9

8 : 7

5 : 4

9 : 8

Correct Answer:

10 : 9

Explanation:

x : y = 1 : 2,

(2x + 4y) : (x + 4y)

⇒ (2(1) + 4(2)) : (1 + 4(2))

⇒ (2 + 8) : (1 + 8)

10 : 9.