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Mixture - class-XII

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The difference between the numerator and the denominator of a fraction is $5$ If $5$ is added to the denominator the fraction is decreased by $\displaystyle 1\frac{1}{4}$ then the value of the fraction will be equal to:

  1. $\displaystyle \frac{1}{6}$

  2. $\displaystyle 2\frac{1}{4}$

  3. $\displaystyle 3\frac{1}{4}$

  4. $6$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Let the numerator be $x+5$ and denominator be $x$


Given condition is :$\dfrac {x+5}{x}-\dfrac {x+5}{x+5}=\dfrac {5}{4}$

$\Rightarrow \dfrac {x+5}{x}=\dfrac {9}{4}=2\dfrac {1}{4}=$fraction value 

$\therefore $fraction value$ =2\dfrac {1}{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?

  1. $2 : 3 : 4$

  2. $6 : 7 : 8$

  3. $6 : 8 : 9$

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
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 $8x$).
 $\rightarrow \left ( \dfrac{140}{100} x\times  5x\right ),\left ( \dfrac{150}{100} x\times 7x\right ), and \left ( \dfrac{175}{100} \times  8x\right )$
$\rightarrow 7x, \dfrac{21x}{2}$ and $14x$
$\therefore $ The required ratio$ = 7x:$ $\dfrac{21x}{2}$$: 14x$
$\rightarrow$ $14x : 21x : 28x$
$\rightarrow$ $2 : 3 : 4$

The present population of a city is 8000 if it increases by $10\%$ during the first year and by $20\%$ during the second year , then population after two years will be 

  1. 12400

  2. 14400

  3. 10560

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Population after two years,
$=8000\times \dfrac{110}{100}\times \dfrac{120}{100}=10560$

The population of a bacteria culture doubles in number every 12 minutes. The ratio of the number of bacteria at the end of 1 hour to the number of bacteria at the beginning of that hour is

  1. $8 : 1$

  2. $16 : 1$

  3. $32 : 1$

  4. $60 : 1$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

If a number is multiplies repeatedly by 2 for n times then the last result will be $ { 2 }^{ n }\times number $.
Let  the number of bacteria is $a$. The number of bacteria doubles every $12$   minutes, which means that it doubles $5$ times in an hour.
Therefore,
$(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)a =a\times2^5$
                            $ = 32 a$  at the end of the hour.
Thus, t
he ratio of the number of bacteria at the end of 1 hour to the number of bacteria at the beginning of that hour is $\cfrac{32a}{a} = 32:1$.

A shopkeeper brought two $TV$ sets at $Rs. 10,000$ each. He sold one at a profit of $10\%$ and the another at a loss of $10\%$. Find his total profit or loss.

  1. $20 \%$

  2. $0 \%$

  3. $10 \%$

  4. $5 \%$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Given that cost of two TV sets is $Rs.10,000$ each


One was sold at a profit of $10\%$ and

the other at a loss of $10\%$

Therefore, the total cost is $20,000+10000\times0.1-10000\times0.1=20,000$

Hence, the total profit or loss percentage is $0$

A year ago, the cost of Maruti and Figo are in the ratio of $3 : 4$. The ratio of present and past year costs of Maruti and Figo are $3 : 2$. Find the ratio of present costs

  1. $\dfrac98$

  2. $\dfrac38$

  3. $\dfrac58$

  4. $\dfrac97$


Correct Option: A

One year ago, the ratio between Ram's and Shyam's salaries was $3 : 5$. The ratio of their individual salaries of last year and present year are $2 : 3$ and $4 : 5$ respectively. If their total salaries for the present year is $Rs. 8600$, find the present salary of Ram ?

  1. $3200$

  2. $3600$

  3. $4000$

  4. $4400$


Correct Option: B

The ratio of the number of student studying in schools A, B and C is $6:8:7$ respectively if the number of student studying in each of the schools is increased by $20\%,15\%$ and $20\%$ respectively then what will be the new ratio of the number of student in school A, B and C ?

  1. $18:23:21$

  2. $16:28:30$

  3. $20:12:36$

  4. $22:21:12$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The ratio of the number of students studying in school A, B, C.
$= 6 : 8 : 7$

Suppose number of student's in school
$A=6x$
$B=8x$
$C= 7x$

It will be Increased by
$A= 6x + 6x \times 20$ %

$= 6x+\dfrac {6x\times 20}{100}$

$= 6x+\dfrac {6x}{5}$

$= \dfrac {30x+6x}{5}$

$=\dfrac {36 x}{5}$

$B = 8x +\dfrac {8x \times 15}{100}$

$ =8x +\dfrac {6x}{5}$

$ = \dfrac {46x}{5}$

$C= 7x+\dfrac {7x\times 20}{100}$

$=\dfrac {35x +7x}{5}$

$=\dfrac {42 x}{5}$

New Ratio $= \dfrac {36 x}{5}:\dfrac {46 x}{5}: \dfrac {42 x}{5}$

$ =36:  46 : 42$

$ = 18  : 23  : 21$

Suppose $x$ and $y$ are inversely proportional and positive. If $x$ increases $p\%$ then $y$ decreases by  

  1. $p\%$

  2. $\dfrac{p}{1+p}\%$

  3. $\dfrac{100}{p}\%$

  4. $\dfrac{100p}{100+p}\%$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is given that $x$ and $y$ are inversely proportional


$x\propto \cfrac{1}{y}$


$\Rightarrow$ $xy=$ constant

${x} _{1}{y} _{1}={x} _{2}{y} _{2}...(1)$

$x$ has $p$ percent increase

${x} _{2}={x} _{1}\left(1+\cfrac{p}{100}\right)$

${x} _{1}{y} _{1}={x} _{2}{y} _{2}$

${x} _{1}{y} _{1}={x} _{1}\left(1+\cfrac{p}{100}\right){y} _{2}$

${y} _{2}=\cfrac{100{y} _{1}}{100+p}$

${y} _{2}=\left(\cfrac{100+p}{100+p}\right){y} _{1}-\cfrac{p{y} _{1}}{100+p}$

${y} _{2}-{y} _{1}=\cfrac{p{y} _{1}}{100+p}$

$\cfrac{{y} _{2}-{y} _{1}}{{y} _{1}}=-\cfrac{p}{100+p}$

$\Rightarrow$ $\cfrac{{y} _{1}-{y} _{2}}{{y} _{1}}=\cfrac{p}{100+p}$

percentage decrease $=\cfrac{{y} _{1}-{y} _{2}}{{y} _{1}}\times 100=\cfrac{100p}{100+p}$%

A jar contained a mixture of two liquids A and B in the ratio 7 : 2. When 18 litres of mixture was taken out and 18 litres of liquid B was poured into the jar. This ratio became 2 : 3. The quantity of liquid A contained in the jar initially was: 

  1. $\frac { 450 } { 17 }$ litres

  2. $\frac { 490 } { 19 }$ litres

  3. $\frac { 490 } { 17 }$ litres

  4. $\frac { 450 } { 19 }$ litres


Correct Option: A

If a line with direction ratio $2:2:1$ intersects the line $\dfrac {x-7}{3}=\dfrac {y-5}{2}=\dfrac {z-3}{1}$ and $\dfrac {x-1}{2}=\dfrac {y+1}{4}=\dfrac {z+1}{3}$ at $A$ and $B$ then $AB=$

  1. $\sqrt {2}\ units$

  2. $2\ units$

  3. $\sqrt {3}\ units$

  4. $3\ units$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

$\begin{array}{l} \frac { { x-7 } }{ 3 } =\frac { { y-5 } }{ 2 } =\frac { { z-3 } }{ 1 } \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, Let\, \, A=\left( { 3{ r _{ 1 } }+7,\, \, 2{ r _{ 1 } }+5,\, \, { r _{ 1 } }+3 } \right)  \ \frac { { x-1 } }{ 2 } =\frac { { y+1 } }{ 4 } =\frac { { z+1 } }{ 3 } \, \, \, \, \, and,\, Let\, B=\left( { 2{ r _{ 2 } }+1,\, \, 4{ r _{ 2 } }-1,\, \, 3{ r _{ 2 } }-1 } \right)  \ Direction\, ratios\, of\, AB=\left( { 2{ r _{ 2 } }-3{ r _{ 1 } }-6,\, \, \, 4{ r _{ 2 } }-2{ r _{ 1 } }-6,\, \, \, 3{ r _{ 2 } }-{ r _{ 1 } }-4 } \right)  \ \frac { { 2{ r _{ 2 } }-3{ r _{ 1 } }-6 } }{ 2 } =\frac { { 4{ r _{ 2 } }-2{ r _{ 1 } }-6 } }{ 2 } =\frac { { 3{ r _{ 2 } }-{ r _{ 1 } }-4 } }{ 1 }  \ { r _{ 1 } }+2{ r _{ 2 } }=0\, \, \, \, \therefore { r _{ 1 } }=-2 \ and, \ 4{ r _{ 1 } }-2{ r _{ 1 } }-6=6{ r _{ 2 } }-2{ r _{ 1 } }-8 \ 2=2{ r _{ 2 } } \ \therefore { r _{ 2 } }=1 \ A\equiv \left( { 1,\, 1,\, 1 } \right) \, \, \, \, \, B=\left( { 3,\, 3,\, 2 } \right)  \ AB=\sqrt { 4+4+1 }  \ =3 \ Hence,\, Option\, D\, is\, the\, correct\, answer. \end{array}$

The L.C.M. of two numbers is 48. The numbers are in the ratio 2:3. Then sum of the number is:

  1. 40

  2. 50

  3. 60

  4. 35


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Let the numbers be $2x$ and $3x $

Then their L.C.M. = $6x$ So $6x = 48$ or $x = 8$ 
The numbers are $16$ and $24$  Hence required sum $= (16 + 24) = 40$

The sides of a triangle are $10$ cm,$10$ cm and $12$ cm. If each of the two equal sides is increased in the ratio $5\colon4$ but the third side remains unchanged, in what ratio has its perimeter been increased?

  1. $\;5\colon32$

  2. $\;5\colon37$

  3. $\;37\colon32$

  4. $\;32\colon37$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Given, sides of the triangle $=10cm, 10cm, 12cm$


$\therefore $ perimeter of the given triangle $=10+10+12=32  cm$

As the two equal sides each $10 cm$ increased in the ratio $5:4$

So, the corresponding sides of the new triangle$=10\times \displaystyle \frac{5}{4}=12.5   cm$ 

Hence the 3 sides of the new triangles are $12.5 cm,12.5 cm,12 cm$.

Then the perimeter of the new triangle $=12.5+12.5+12=37   cm$

$\therefore$The ratio in which the perimeter of the new triangle is increased

$=\displaystyle \frac{perimeter \ of \   the \ new \  triangle}{perimeter \  of given \  triangle} =\frac{37}{32}$

Hence the ratio $=37:32$

Present ages of Amit and his father are in the ratio 2:5 respectively. Four years hence the ratio of their ages becomes 5:11 respectively. What was the father's age five years ago?

  1. 40 years

  2. 45 years

  3. 30 years

  4. 35 years


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Let the present ages of Amit and his father be 2x and 5x years respectively 
Four years hence 
Amit's Age = ( 2x+ 4) years
Father's age = (5x + 4) years
Given $\displaystyle \frac{2x+4}{5x+4}=\frac{5}{11}\Rightarrow (2x+4)=5(5x+4)$


$\displaystyle \Rightarrow 22x+44=25x+20\Rightarrow 3x=24\Rightarrow x=8$

$\displaystyle \therefore $ Father's present age = ( 5 x 8) years = 40 years Father's age 5 years ago = ( 40 - 5)= 35 years

The difference of the squares is of two numbers is 80% of the sum of their squares The ratio of the larger number to the smaller number is

  1. 5 : 2

  2. 2 : 5

  3. 3 : 1

  4. 1 : 3


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Let the two numbers be x and y Then $\displaystyle x^{2}-y^{2}=80\%$ of $\displaystyle (x^{2}+y^{2})$
$\displaystyle \Rightarrow x^{2}-y^{2}=\frac{4}{5}(x^{2}+y^{2})\Rightarrow x^{2}-\frac{4}{5}x^{2}=\frac{4}{5}y^{2}+y^{2}$
$\displaystyle \Rightarrow \frac{1}{5}x^{2}=\frac{9}{5}y^{2}\Rightarrow \frac{x^{2}}{y^{2}}=\frac{9}{1}\Rightarrow \frac{x}{y}=\frac{3}{1}\Rightarrow x:y=3:1$

If a, b, c, d are positive real number such that $\frac {a}{3}=\frac {a+b}{4}=\frac {a+b+c}{5}=\frac {a+b+c+d}{6}$, then $\frac {a}{b+2c+3d}$ is

  1. $\frac {1}{2}$

  2. 1

  3. 2

  4. not determinable


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

$a =3k$
$b=k$
$c= 5k-4k =k$
$d =6k-5k =k$
$\frac {a}{b+2c+3d}=\frac {3k}{k+2k+3k}=\frac {1}{2}$

The incomes of A, B and C are in the ratio 7 : 9 : 12 and their spendings are in the ratio 8 : 9 : 15. If A saves $\displaystyle \left ( 1/4 \right )^{th}$ of his income then?

  1. $56 : 99 : 69$

  2. $69 : 56 : 99$

  3. $99 : 56 : 69$

  4. $99 : 69 : 56$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solution:

Let income of $A=7x$
Income of $B=9x$
Income of $C=12x$
and  Spendings of $A=8y$
Spendings of $B=9y$
Spendings of $C=15y$
Income=Savings + Expenditures
Savings of $A=\cfrac14\times 7x=\cfrac{7x}4$
or, $7x=\cfrac{7x}{4}+8y$
or, $21x=32y$
or, $x=\cfrac{32}{21}y$
Now,
Income of $A=7x=7\times \cfrac{32}{21}y=\cfrac{32}{3}y$
Income of $B=9x=9\times \cfrac{32}{21}y=\cfrac{96}{7}y$
Income of $C=7x=12\times \cfrac{32}{21}y=\cfrac{128}{7}y$
Now, 
Savings of $A=7x-8y=\cfrac{32}3y-8y=\cfrac83y$
Savings of $B=9x-9y=\cfrac{96}7y-9y=\cfrac{33}7y$
Savings of $C=12x-15y=\cfrac{128}7y-15y=\cfrac{23}7y$
So, Savings of $A,B$ and $C$ in ratio
$\cfrac83:\cfrac{33}{7}:\cfrac{23}{7}::56:99:69$
Hence, A is the correct option.

The least whole number which when subtracted from both the terms of the ratio  $6:7$  gives a ratio less than $16:21.$

  1. $2$

  2. $3$

  3. $4$

  4. $6$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Let the whole number is X.
Now, according to question,
(6-X) / (7-X) < 16/21
21 *(6-X) < 16 *(7-X)
126 - 21X < 112 - 16X
126 - 112 < -16X + 21X
14 < 5X
5X > 14
X > 2.8
So, Least such whole number would be 3.

The length of the ribbon was originally $30cm$. It was reduced in the ratio $5:3$. What is its length now?

  1. $15$

  2. $18$

  3. $20$

  4. $25$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Length of ribbon originally $=30cm$
Let the original length be $5x$ and reduced length be $3x$.
But $5x=30cm$
$\Longrightarrow x=\dfrac{30}{5}cm=6cm$
Therefore, reduced length $=3\times6cm=18cm$

State whether true or false:
Multiplying the numerator of a positive proper fraction by $\cfrac{3}{2}$ will cause the original value to increase.
  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Multiplying any fraction by a value greater than 1 will increase its value.

Here, $3/2 = 1.5 > 1$. So, the given statement is True.

Decrease $245$ kg by $7 : 4$

  1. $140$

  2. $190$

  3. $150$

  4. $130$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Let the new quantity be x
$\therefore \dfrac {\text {Original quantity}}{\text {New quantity}}$
$\dfrac {245}{x} = \dfrac {7}{4}$
$\therefore x = 140$
Hence, on decreasing $245$ by $4 : 7$ we get $140$ kg.

After decreasing $60$ in the ratio $3 : 4$ we get?

  1. $45$

  2. $50$

  3. $40$

  4. $60$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

$3 : 4$ is the ratio of the new quantity to the original quantity.
Let the new number be x.
$\therefore \dfrac {x}{60} = \dfrac {3}{4}$
$\therefore x = 45$
$\therefore$ The decreased quantity is $45$

If the price of a pen increases from Rs $15$ to Rs $20$, then the price has increased in the ratio of?

  1. $4 : 3$

  2. $1 : 2$

  3. $3 : 4$

  4. $9 ; 8$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

New price $= 20$
Old price $= 15$
Multiplying ratio
$\dfrac {\text {new price}}{\text {old price}} = \dfrac {20}{15} = \dfrac {4}{5}$

The price of pencil box is Rs $70$. If the price of pencil box is reduced by $14 : 13$ what will be the reduced price of pencil now?

  1. $60$

  2. $65$

  3. $75$

  4. $80$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Let the new price of pencil box be x
$\dfrac {\text {Original price}}{\text {New price}}$
$\therefore \dfrac {70}{x} = \dfrac {14}{3}$
$\therefore x = 65$
Hence the reduced price of pencil box is Rs $65$.

The multiplying ratio which changes Rs $90$ into Rs $63$ is ____

  1. $5 : 9$

  2. $3 : 4$

  3. $6 : 8$

  4. $7 : 10$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Final quantity $= 63$
Original quantity $= 90$
Multiplying ratio
$\dfrac {\text {Final quantities}}{\text {Original quantity}} = \dfrac {63}{90} = \dfrac {7}{10}$

Decreasing $540$ by $2 : 3$ we get?

  1. $365$

  2. $390$

  3. $360$

  4. $355$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Value=$540\times \dfrac{2}{3}=360$

If $8 : 9$ is equal to $456: x$, then the value of $x$ is

  1. $350$

  2. $450$

  3. $600$

  4. $513$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

$\cfrac {456}{x} = \dfrac {8}{9}$

On cross multiplying, we get
$x = \cfrac {9 \times 456}{8}$
$\therefore x = 513$

In what ratio we must increase Rs. $750$ to obtain Rs. $1000$?

  1. $1 : 2$

  2. $5 : 6$

  3. $4 : 3$

  4. $7 : 8$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Original quantity $= 750$
Final quantity $= 1000$

Multiplying ratio:
$\dfrac {\text {final quantity}}{\text {original quantity}} = \dfrac {1000}{750} = \dfrac {4}{3}$

Increasing Rs $40$ in the ratio $5 : 4$ we get?

  1. $10$

  2. $60$

  3. $50$

  4. $80$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Increasing Rs $40$ in the ratio $5.4$ implies that the ratio of the new quantity to the old quantity is $5 : 4$.
$\therefore$ Let the increased quantity be x
$\therefore \dfrac {\text {New amount}}{\text {original amount}} = \dfrac {x}{40} = \dfrac {5}{4}$
$\therefore x = 50$
that is the increased quantity is $50$

Gautam's monthly salary is Rs $20000$. His salary is increased by $4 : 5$ to his new salary?

  1. $25000$

  2. $26000$

  3. $24000$

  4. $22000$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Let the new salary be $x$

$\Rightarrow$ $\dfrac {\text {original salary}}{\text {new salary}}$

$\dfrac {20000}{x} = \dfrac {4}{5}$

$\therefore x = 25000$

Hence Gautam's new salary is Rs $25000$

Well-Grown potting soil is made from only peat moss and compost in a ratio of $3$ pounds of peat moss to $5$ pounds of compost. If a bag of Well-Grown potting soil contains $12$ pounds of potting soil, find how many pounds of peat moss it contains.

  1. $4.18$

  2. $4.22$

  3. $4.35$

  4. $4.50$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

$3$ pounds of peat moss is to $5$ pounds of compost is the composition in $8$ pounds potting soil.

Since we have $12$ pounds of potting soil, corresponding amount of peat moss becomes $\cfrac{3 \times 12}{8} = 4.5 $ pounds

Two numbers are in the ratio of $1:2$. If $7$ be added to both, their ratio changes to $3:5$. The greater number is.

  1. $20$

  2. $24$

  3. $28$

  4. $32$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Let the numbers are $x$ and $y$ whose ratio is $1 : 2$

$\dfrac{x}{y}=\dfrac{1}{2}$
$\Rightarrow 2x=y$.......................................(1)
Given that when 7 added to both numbers, ratio changes to $3 : 5$
$\dfrac{x+7}{y+7}=\dfrac{3}{5}$
$\Rightarrow 5(x+7)=3(y+7)$
$\Rightarrow 5x+35=3y+21$
$\Rightarrow 5x-3y=21-35$
$\Rightarrow 5x-3y=-14$.................(2)
Put the value of $y=2x$ as per (1) we get
$5x-3(2x)=-14$
$5x-6x=-14$
$x=14$
Put the value of $x=14$ in (1) we get
$2\times 14=y$
$\Rightarrow y=28$
Then numbers are$ 14 ,28$
Then greater number is $28$.

Eight people are planning to share equally the cost of a rental car. If one person withdraws from the arrangement and the others share equally the entire rental of the car, then the share of each of the remaining persons increased by.

  1. $\dfrac{1}{9}$

  2. $\dfrac{1}{8}$

  3. $\dfrac{1}{7}$

  4. $\dfrac{7}{8}$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Original share of 1 person $=\dfrac{1}{8}$
New share of 1 person $=\dfrac{1}{7}$

Then, share increased $=\dfrac{1}{7}-\dfrac{1}{8}=\dfrac{1}{56}$

So, required dfraction $=\dfrac{\dfrac{1}{56}}{\dfrac{1}{8}}=\dfrac{1}{56}\times \dfrac{8}{1}=\dfrac{1}{7}$

Negation of ''A is in Class $X^{th}$ or B is in $XII^{th}$'' is

  1. A is not in class $X^{th}$ but B is in $XII^{th}$.

  2. A is not in class $X^{th}$ but B is not in $XII^{th}$.

  3. Either A is not in class $X^{th}$ or B is not in $XII^{th}$.

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

$\sim (p \lor q)=\sim p \land \sim q$
negaion of "A is in $X^{th}$ and B is in $XII^{th}$" is 
"A is not in $X^{th}$ and B is not in $XII^{th}$

$A, B$ and $C$ enter into partnership by making investments in the ratio $3:5:7$. After a year, $C $ invests another Rs. $337600$ while $A$ withdraws Rs. $45600$. The ratio of investments then changes to $24:59:167$. How much did $A$ invest initially?

  1. Rs. $45600$

  2. Rs. $96000$

  3. Rs. $141600$

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Let initial investments by $A, B$ and $C$ are $3x, 5x, 7x$

After a year:
$A$'s investment $=3x-45600$
$C$'s investment $=7x +337600$
$(3x-45600):5x : (7x+337600) = 24 : 59 : 167$
Solving this we will get $x=47200$
So, A's initial investment was $=3x = 3\times47200 = 141600$

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
The ratio of length of two trains is 5 : 3 and the ratio of their speed is 6: 5. The ratio of time taken by them to cross a pole is

  1. $5 :6$

  2. $11:8$

  3. $25: 18$

  4. $27: 16$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is given that,
$\displaystyle \dfrac{l _1}{l _2} \, = \, \dfrac{5}{3} \, and \, \dfrac{s _1}{s _2} \, = \, \dfrac{6}{5} \, \Rightarrow \, \dfrac{t _1}{t _2} \, = \, \frac{s _1}{l _2} \, = \, \dfrac{l _1}{l _2} \, \times \, \dfrac{s _2}{s _1} \, = \, \dfrac{5}{3} \, \times \, \dfrac{5}{6} \, = \, \dfrac{25}{18}$
Hence, $t _1 : t _2$ = $25 : 18$

Choose the correct answer form the alternatives given.
The ratio of spirit and water in a mixture is 1: 3. If the volume of the solution is increased by 25% by adding spirit only. What is the resultant ratio of spirit and water? 

  1. $2:3$

  2. $1:4$

  3. $1: 2$

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Let the volume of spirit and water be x and 3x Then, total volume = 4x. Resultant  volume of solution = 1.25 $\times$ 4x = 5x
Therefore, increase in volume = $5x - 4x = x$
So, the new ratio of spirit of water $2x : 3x = 2:3$
It is to be noted that increase in volume is due to addition of spirit only.

The expenses on wheat, meat and vegetables of a family are in the ratio 12: 17 : 3. The prices of these articles are increased by 20%, 30% and 50% respectively. The total expenses of the family on these articles are increased by

  1. 23$\frac{1}{3}$%

  2. 28$\frac{1}{8}$%

  3. 27$\frac{1}{8}$%

  4. 25$\frac{1}{7}$%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Given that expense on Wheat, Meat and Vegetable =12x + 17x + 3x = 32x
New expense on wheat, Meat and Vegetable
= 1.2 $\times 12x + 1.3 \times 17x + 1.5 \times 3x $
= 14.4x + 22.1x + 4.5x = 41x
Percentage increase in expense = $\frac{9}{32} \times 100 = 28\frac{1}{8}$%

The ratio  of number of boys and girls in a school of 720 students is 7 : 5 . How many more girls should be admitted to make the ratio 1 : 1 ?

  1. 100

  2. 120

  3. 80

  4. 150


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The ratio of the number of boys to girls is $7:5$.
We make this part to part ratio to part to whole ratio by using the property
$a:b\displaystyle \Rightarrow \dfrac{a}{a+b}:\dfrac{b}{a+b}$
$\displaystyle \therefore $ Ratio of the boys to the total students
=$\displaystyle \dfrac{7}{7+5}=\dfrac{7}{12}$
and the ratio of the girls to the total students
$\displaystyle \dfrac{5}{7+5}=\dfrac{5}{12}$
To get the answer we would first find out the actual number of boys and girls in the school
For this we multiply the total number with their respective ratios
$\displaystyle \therefore $ Number of boys=$\displaystyle \dfrac{7}{12}\times 720=7\times 60=420$
and Number of girls=$\displaystyle \dfrac{5}{12}\times 720=5\times 60=300$
Now we need to obtain the boys to girls ratio as 1:1 For this the number of boys and girls should be equal This can be obtained by adding $420-300=120$ girls in the school
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