1. The ratio of 4 to 9 is written as:
- A4 : 9
- B9 : 4
- C4 + 9
- D4 - 9
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Answer: A) 4 : 9
A ratio of 4 to 9 is written in the order given, as 4 : 9.
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2. The ratio of 30 cm to 1 m (1 m = 100 cm) in simplest form is:
- A3 : 10
- B10 : 3
- C30 : 1
- D1 : 30
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Answer: A) 3 : 10
Same units: 30 cm : 100 cm = 30 : 100 = 3 : 10.
3. The first term of the ratio equivalent to 4 : 9 whose second term is 27 is:
- A11
- B12
- C24
- D13
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Answer: B) 12
9 x 3 = 27, so multiply 4 by 3: 4 x 3 = 12. The ratio is 12 : 27.
4. A farmer in Punjab has cows and buffaloes in the ratio 5 : 3.
If he has 15 cows, how many buffaloes does he have?
If he has 15 cows, how many buffaloes does he have?
- A8
- B9
- C18
- D10
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Answer: B) 9
5 : 3 = 15 : ?. Since 5 x 3 = 15, multiply 3 by 3: 3 x 3 = 9 buffaloes.
5. A sum of money is shared between Neha and Pooja in the ratio 4 : 5.
Neha's share is ₹240.
What is the total sum of money shared (in ₹)?
Neha's share is ₹240.
What is the total sum of money shared (in ₹)?
- A1080
- B540
- C595
- D485
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Answer: B) 540
Neha = 4 parts = ₹240, so 1 part = ₹60. Total = (4 + 5) parts = 9 x 60 = ₹540.
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