Ratio and Proportion MCQs

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Ratio and Proportion MCQs

Practice Ratio and Proportion MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. Learn ratio comparison, proportion concepts, direct proportion, inverse proportion, partnership, sharing, ages and quantitative aptitude problems through multiple choice questions designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Teaching and other competitive exams.

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Question #101
Milk and water are in ratio 6:6 in a 413 L mixture. Quantity of milk?
A. 412 L
B. 206 L
C. 207 L
D. 245 L

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Total parts = 12. Milk = [6 / (6+6)] × 413 = 206 L.

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Question #102
If a:b = 8:4 and b:c = 4:4, then a:b:c = ?
A. 7:4:5
B. 8:5:4
C. 8:4:4
D. 16:8:8

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 8:4, b:c = 4:4 ⇒ a:b:c = 8:4:4.

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Question #103
Two numbers are in the ratio 14:6 and their sum is 644. Find the numbers.
A. 433 and 198
B. 462 and 176
C. 896 and 384
D. 448 and 192

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Numbers = 14k and 6k. 14k + 6k = 644 ⇒ k = 32. Thus, numbers are 448 and 192.

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Question #104
If a:b = 8:4 and b:c = 4:11, then a:b:c = ?
A. 8:5:11
B. 7:4:12
C. 16:8:22
D. 8:4:11

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 8:4, b:c = 4:11 ⇒ a:b:c = 8:4:11.

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Question #105
Two numbers are in ratio 10:6. Their difference is 122. What is their sum?
A. 630
B. 582
C. 272
D. 544

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Numbers 10k, 6k. Difference |10-6|k = 122 ⇒ k = 30. Sum = (10+6)k ≈ 544.

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Question #106
If a:b = 5:10 and b:c = 10:4, then a:b:c = ?
A. 5:11:4
B. 4:10:5
C. 5:10:4
D. 10:20:8

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 5:10, b:c = 10:4 ⇒ a:b:c = 5:10:4.

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Question #107
Milk and water are in ratio 6:2 in a 401 L mixture. Quantity of milk?
A. 345 L
B. 600 L
C. 300 L
D. 101 L

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Total parts = 8. Milk = [6 / (6+2)] × 401 = 300 L.

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Question #108
Two numbers are in ratio 7:4. Their difference is 143. What is their sum?
A. 290
B. 264
C. 132
D. 372

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Numbers 7k, 4k. Difference |7-4|k = 143 ⇒ k = 47. Sum = (7+4)k ≈ 264.

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Question #109
If a:b = 4:6 and b:c = 6:6, then a:b:c = ?
A. 3:6:7
B. 4:6:6
C. 8:12:12
D. 4:7:6

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 4:6, b:c = 6:6 ⇒ a:b:c = 4:6:6.

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Question #110
If a:b = 2:3 and b:c = 3:9, then a:b:c = ?
A. 2:3:9
B. 1:3:10
C. 4:6:18
D. 2:4:9

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 2:3, b:c = 3:9 ⇒ a:b:c = 2:3:9.

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Question #111
If a:b = 5:6 and b:c = 6:9, then a:b:c = ?
A. 5:7:9
B. 10:12:18
C. 4:6:10
D. 5:6:9

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 5:6, b:c = 6:9 ⇒ a:b:c = 5:6:9.

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Question #112
If a:b = 7:5 and b:c = 5:12, then a:b:c = ?
A. 14:10:24
B. 6:5:13
C. 7:6:12
D. 7:5:12

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 7:5, b:c = 5:12 ⇒ a:b:c = 7:5:12.

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Question #113
Two numbers are in the ratio 10:13 and their sum is 790. Find the numbers.
A. 353 and 416
B. 680 and 884
C. 340 and 442
D. 332 and 454

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Numbers = 10k and 13k. 10k + 13k = 790 ⇒ k = 34. Thus, numbers are 340 and 442.

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Question #114
If a:b = 5:7 and b:c = 7:7, then a:b:c = ?
A. 4:7:8
B. 10:14:14
C. 5:7:7
D. 5:8:7

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 5:7, b:c = 7:7 ⇒ a:b:c = 5:7:7.

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Question #115
If a:b = 6:8 and b:c = 8:6, then a:b:c = ?
A. 6:9:6
B. 5:8:7
C. 12:16:12
D. 6:8:6

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 6:8, b:c = 8:6 ⇒ a:b:c = 6:8:6.

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Question #116
If a:b = 5:8 and b:c = 8:6, then a:b:c = ?
A. 5:9:6
B. 4:8:7
C. 5:8:6
D. 10:16:12

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 5:8, b:c = 8:6 ⇒ a:b:c = 5:8:6.

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Question #117
If a:b = 3:7 and b:c = 7:4, then a:b:c = ?
A. 2:7:5
B. 6:14:8
C. 3:8:4
D. 3:7:4

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 3:7, b:c = 7:4 ⇒ a:b:c = 3:7:4.

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Question #118
Ratio of present ages of A and B is 3:6. After 11 years, the ratio becomes 5:9. Present age of A is?
A. 49 years
B. 114 years
C. 57 years
D. 62 years

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Let ages 3k and 6k. Then (3k + 11)/(6k + 11) = 5/9. Solving gives k ≈ 19, age of A = 3*19 = 57.

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Question #119
Two numbers are in ratio 8:11. Their difference is 86. What is their sum?
A. 427
B. 344
C. 304
D. 152

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Numbers 8k, 11k. Difference |8-11|k = 86 ⇒ k = 28. Sum = (8+11)k ≈ 304.

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Question #120
Two numbers are in the ratio 5:9 and their sum is 612. Find the numbers.
A. 215 and 387
B. 196 and 394
C. 430 and 774
D. 240 and 375

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Numbers = 5k and 9k. 5k + 9k = 612 ⇒ k = 43. Thus, numbers are 215 and 387.

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