Aptitude - Ratio and Proportion - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Ratio and Proportion - General Questions (Q.No. 4)
4.
Seats for Mathematics, Physics and Biology in a school are in the ratio 5 : 7 : 8. There is a proposal to increase these seats by 40%, 50% and 75% respectively. What will be the ratio of increased seats?
2 : 3 : 4
6 : 7 : 8
6 : 8 : 9
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Originally, let the number of seats for Mathematics, Physics and Biology be 5x, 7x and 8x respectively.

Number of increased seats are (140% of 5x), (150% of 7x) and (175% of 8x).

140 x 5x , 150 x 7x and 175 x 8x
100 100 100

7x, 21x and 14x.
2

The required ratio = 7x : 21x : 14x
2

14x : 21x : 28x

2 : 3 : 4.

Discussion:
88 comments Page 8 of 9.

Nayana said:   2 years ago
700 : 1050 : 1400.

How its comes?
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Sujith said:   7 years ago
Thanks for the answer @Harjinder.

Biradar said:   9 years ago
Thanks to all it helps me a lot.

Saisangeetha said:   9 years ago
@Ramesh.

Very good explanation.

Akash hotty said:   3 years ago
Can anyone explain it shortly?
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Barun nag said:   1 decade ago
How 14x:21x:28x becomes 2:3:4?

Ganesh said:   1 decade ago
Hey @Barun.

14/7, 21/7, 28/7.

Pankaj said:   8 years ago
Very good explanation, Thanks.

Raju said:   8 years ago
Anyone, Please explain for me.

Sandi said:   1 decade ago
Very good shortcut ramesh.


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