6.

The ratio of the number of boys and girls in a college is 7 : 8. If the percentage increase in the number of boys and girls be 20% and 10% respectively, what will be the new ratio?


A. 8 : 9 B. 17 : 18
C. 21 : 22 D. Cannot be determined
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

7.

If 0.75 : x :: 5 : 8, then x is equal to:

A. 1.12 B. 1.2
C. 1.25 D. 1.30
Answer: Option B
Explanation: (x x 5) = (0.75 x 8) x = 6/5 = 1.20


8.

The sum of three numbers is 98. If the ratio of the first to second is 2 :3 and that of the second to the third is 5 : 8, then the second number is:

A. 20 B. 30
C. 48 D. 58
Answer: Option B
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9.

The salaries A, B, C are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. If the increments of 15%, 10% and 20% are allowed respectively in their salaries, then what will be new ratio of their salaries?

A. 3 : 3 : 10 B. 10 : 11 : 20
C. 23 : 33 : 60 D. Cannot be determined
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

Numerical Reasoning Questions and Answers


10.

If 40% of a number is equal to two-third of another number, what is the ratio of first number to the second number?

A. 2 : 5 B. 3 : 7
C. 5 : 3 D. 7 : 3
Answer: Option C
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