Category Archives: Ratio And Proportion

If 80% of the applications to a program were rejected, what is the ratio of the number accepted to the number rejected?

A. 1/6
B. 1/5
C. 1/4
D. 4/5

The ratio of two numbers a and b is 3:5. If 2 is added to both numbers, the ratio becomes 2:3 find b?

A. 15
B. 10
C. 8
D. 5

A bag contains 50 paisa, 1 rupee and 2 rupee coins in the ratio 2:5:8. If the total amount is Rs. 352, find the total number of coins in the bag?

A. 160
B. 200
C. 250
D. 240

The ratio of two number a and b is 3:5. If 2 is added to both the numbers, the ratio becomes 2:3. Find b?

A. 15
B. 10
C. 8
D. 5

In a school having roll strength 286 the ratio of boys and girls is 8:5. If 22 more girls get admitted into the school, the ratio of boys and girls becomes?

A. 4:5
B. 4:6
C. 4:3
D. 3:4

Which of the following ratios is the largest?

A. 21:29
B. 7:15
C. 15:23
D. 17:25

The ratio of 3.5kg to 280gm is?

A. 12:4
B. 20:3
C. 25:2
D. None of these

If Kayla left a $10.47 tip on a breakfast that coast $87.25, what percentage was the tip?

A. 8.3%
B. 12%
C. 13%
D. 14%

A college organized a function in which 1/3rd of boys and 1/2 of girls are present. Total number of student present is?

A. 90
B. 110
C. 125
D. Data inadequate

The ratio of cost price and selling price is 4: 5. The profit percent is?

A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 25%
D. 30%