Questions & Answers: "Ratio and Proportion"

Complete guide to "Ratio and Proportion" for Math students. Below you will find important questions and model answers to help you prepare.

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Question 1

1 Mark

Five years ago, mother’s age was twice her daughter’s age. If the ratio of their present ages is 11:6, then what will be the difference in their ages (in years) five years hence.

Options

Option A

20

Option B is correct

25

Option C

30

Option D

35

Question 2

1 Mark

Four numbers p, q, r and s are in proportion. Then find the correct statement from the following. (Choose two correct options)

Options

Option A is correctDiagram for Option A
Option B Diagram for Option B
Option C Diagram for Option C
Option D is correctDiagram for Option D

Question 3

1 Mark

Find the ratio of x and y, if a number is 20% of ‘x’ and another is 25% of ‘y’. [Select two correct alternatives]

Options

Option A is correct

5 : 4

Option B is correct

4 : 5

Option C

2 : 3

Option D

3 : 2

Question 4

1 Mark

The ratio of the ages of Anil and Sunil 4 years before was 4:5. Four years hence, the ratio of their ages will be 6:7. Find present age of Anil.

Options

Option A

16 years

Option B is correct

20 years

Option C

24 years

Option D

22 years