A box contains 45 red balls and 30 blue balls. What is the ratio of red balls to blue balls in simplest form?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Given:
Red balls = 45
Blue balls = 30
45 : 30
HCF = 15
= 45/15 : 30/15 = 3 : 2
SSC CHSL - 15 Nov 2025 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q32
A box contains 45 red balls and 30 blue balls. What is the ratio of red balls to blue balls in simplest form?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Given:
Red balls = 45
Blue balls = 30
45 : 30
HCF = 15
= 45/15 : 30/15 = 3 : 2