Ratio & Proportion (Railway Maths) (Part – II)

Total Questions: 50

41. Two numbers are in the ratio 7 : 5. If their sum is 360, then the difference between them is : [Group D 08/09/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) 60
Solution:

42. If 63 chocolates are to be divided between A and B in the ratio 4 : 5, then how many chocolates will B get? [Group D 13/09/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) 35
Solution:

43. The ratio of the sum of two numbers and their difference is 8 : 3. The ratio of the greater number to the smaller number is : [Group D 13/09/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) 11 : 5
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44. The ratio of Kamal’s to Kiran’s age is 4 : 5. Kamal will be 30 years old after 6 years. What is the present age of Kiran? [Group D 13/09/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) 30 years
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45. If 13 : 12 :: x : 60, then the value of x is : [Group D 13/09/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) 65
Solution:

46. If 196 / 0.196 = 19.6 / n, then the value of n = _______. [Group D 14/09/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) 0.0196
Solution:

47. If 2, 3, 8 and y are in proportion, find the value of y. [Group D 14/09/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) 12
Solution:

48. If 361 : y :: y : 121, and y > 0, then the value of y is : [Group D 15/09/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) 209
Solution:

49. If ₹1,368 is divided into two parts in the ratio of 5 : 3, then the amount (in Rs.) in the greater part is __________. [Group D 16/09/2022 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (a) 855.00
Solution:

Let the greater part be 5x and smaller part be 3x
So, Amount in greater part = 5/8 × 1368 = ₹ 855.00

50. If 14 : y :: 7 : 8, find the value of y. [Group D 16/09/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) 16
Solution:

14 : y :: 7 : 8 ⇒ y = 14 ×  8 / 7 = 16