Aptitude - Ratio and Proportion - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Ratio and Proportion - General Questions (Q.No. 1)
1.
A and B together have Rs. 1210. If 
of A's amount is equal to 
of B's amount, how much amount does B have?
of A's amount is equal to of B's amount, how much amount does B have?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
| 4 | A | = | 2 | B | |
| 15 | 5 |
 A = |
 |
2 | x | 15 |  B |
| 5 | 4 |
| A = |
3 | B |
| 2 |
| |
A | = | 3 |
| B | 2 |
A : B = 3 : 2.
 B's share = Rs. |
|
1210 x | 2 | |
= Rs. 484. |
| 5 |
Discussion:
142 comments Page 1 of 15.
Ragavan said:
2 months ago
Wonderful explanation. Thanks.
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Mouni said:
4 months ago
Thank you for explaining this.
(8)
Rudraksh said:
4 months ago
Nice, Thanks everyone for the explanation.
(5)
GOBINDA BEHERA said:
4 months ago
Excellent explanation. Thanks all.
(6)
Violee said:
5 months ago
How did you get 1210? Please explain.
(6)
Aadya said:
6 months ago
Thanks @Anjana.
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Aadya said:
6 months ago
@Sridhar.
I don't understand how it becomes 2a=3b.
Please explain to me.
I don't understand how it becomes 2a=3b.
Please explain to me.
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Anjana Kesarwani said:
6 months ago
A4/15 = B2/5.
A/B = 3/2,
5 = 1210,
1 = 242,
B = 242 of 2 = 484.
A/B = 3/2,
5 = 1210,
1 = 242,
B = 242 of 2 = 484.
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Prashanth M said:
8 months ago
Thanks for the wonderful explanation.
Jyoti said:
1 year ago
Listen @Yogesh.
Take A=3x and B=2x.
5x= 1210 => x= 242.
Then B= 2 * 242= 484 Ans.
Take A=3x and B=2x.
5x= 1210 => x= 242.
Then B= 2 * 242= 484 Ans.
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