Aptitude - Ratio and Proportion - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Ratio and Proportion - General Questions (Q.No. 10)
10.
If Rs. 782 be divided into three parts, proportional to : : , then the first part is:
Rs. 182
Rs. 190
Rs. 196
Rs. 204
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Given ratio = : : = 6 : 8 : 9.

1st part = Rs. 782 x 6 = Rs. 204
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Discussion:
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Sharmila S. Meena said:   1 decade ago
Priya explained very simply. I liked her method of solving.

Green violet said:   2 decades ago
In wat way the ratio 1/2 : 2/3 : 3/4 is written as 6:8:9 ?

Prateek said:   8 years ago
Thanks so much @Priya.

Your answer was very useful to me.

AB lakn said:   10 years ago
The answer will be 391 as the first part is half of 782.

Jinee said:   2 years ago
6 : 8 : 9 ?
6/8 = 9/x.
6x = 9×8.
x = 9×8/6.
x = 12.
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Karthivel said:   9 years ago
Not getting this.

Someone, please explain briefly.

Nagu said:   8 years ago
1/2, 2/3, 3/4 how to calculate LCM? please explain.

Hemant said:   2 decades ago
1/2 : 2/3 : 3/4 is written as 6:8:9 ?
plz explain

Indra said:   5 years ago
Hello @Varsha.

Take LCM of 3 we get 12 that's it.
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Sanesh said:   1 decade ago
I can't understand the 6/23 so please explain?


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